Episode 12 - What's the Right Way to Make Form Objections?

You're defending a deposition, and the form of the examining lawyer's questions are improper. What's the correct way to make your form objection? Is it just saying the word "Form"? Or, must you also state the legal basis for your form objection, such as "Form, leading?" Many courts have said that if your objection isn't properly asserted, you've waived it. So, which is it? In this episode, Jim Garrity tells you what courts have said, and he offers practical tips for making sure your objections stick. It's a critical lesson for litigators.