Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Michigan

I have to give a deposition in a civil suit in Michigan. I am not a party to the suit. My question is, who will be privy to the answers that I give during the deposition or the documents that I provide for the document request and can information/answers from my deposition be divulged or used during the deposition of another witness in the case? I feel like I should have an attorney.

Asked on 11/16/10, 3:33 pm

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Shelly Schellenberg MI & FL private practice

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Every party to the suit and the court will be privy to the answers that you give during the deposition. Every party to the suit has the right to be present while you are being deposed, and they are all given notice of your dep. This information may be used by all parties, and may be made a matter of public record if any party decides to place your testimony or documents into the court record. This means that anyone can walk into the courthouse, pull the file and read the information, unless it is ordered by the court to be kept confidential, due to privilege or privacy issues. If you are being deposed, and you are not a party, you need your own attorney.

Answered on 11/21/10, 5:32 pm

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