Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Massachusetts
Penalty for perjury
If a person gives false testimony under oath during a deposition, which can be proven without any doubt, what penalty can the perjurer be subject to? Are such penalties commonly enforced?
Asked on 10/27/06, 12:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum
Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)
Re: Penalty for perjury
As a practical matter, this can be introduced to impeach their future testimony. I have rarely seen anything else. The only exception is where a party sought sanctions fro the costs of the deposition, and leave to do another deposition.
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Answered on 10/27/06, 2:43 pm
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