A deposition by written questions is a legal procedure in which a witness gives testimony in writing, rather than orally. The questions are submitted to the witness in advance, and the witness has time to prepare their answers. This type of deposition is often used when the witness is not available to give oral testimony, or when the parties want to avoid the expense of an oral deposition.
Depositions by written questions can be used in any type of civil case. They are particularly useful in cases where the witness is located in a different state or country, or when the witness is unable to travel due to illness or other reasons. Written depositions can also be used to preserve testimony for later use at trial.
