Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

false information in a deposition

I said in a depo, that I was able to show proof of employment. I thouhgt at the time I was (on the books) as an employee but,turns out after a week of work they told me it is a tips only employment. So, I was mislead at the time...... Can you go to jail for misunderstanding the question. If it was a lie......can you go to jail for lieing in a deposition concerning Civil Case?


Asked on 6/17/04, 2:39 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: false information in a deposition

No. Ask for the opportunity to correct your answer.

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Answered on 6/17/04, 2:59 pm
Douglas R. Coenson, Esq.

Re: false information in a deposition

As long as you answered to the best of your knowledge at the time, you should be okay. But you do have a duty to supplement (correct) your answer.

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Answered on 6/17/04, 3:17 pm


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