Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Tennessee

Deposition in Civil Case

I am disabled and have been ordered to appear at a desposition in a civil case in a state 2000 miles from my home. How far may a person be required to travel to attend a deposition?


Asked on 11/14/04, 11:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dr. Michael A. S. Guth Tennessee Attorney at Law Assists Pro Se (without a lawyer) Parties

Re: Deposition in Civil Case

Ordinarily, you would not have to travel outside your home county in your own state for a deposition. You can file a motion to quash the deposition based on your inability to travel to the deposition site. Did you commit some tort in Tennessee, and therefore the court has a right to order you to come back here? I would file a motion to quash the subpoena with the court that issued a summons to you and argue that you lack the financial means and the physical ability to travel to TN for a deposition.

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Answered on 11/16/04, 6:28 pm


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