Opinion
Case 1:11cv558
04-11-2013
Jamar Givens, Plaintiff, v. Eric McClintic, et al., Defendant(s)
ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR LEAVE
TO DEPOSE PLAINTIFF
Now before the Court is defendants' motion for leave to depose plaintiff. (Doc. 22). For good cause shown, defendants are GRANTED such leave under the terms and conditions set by the Superintendent of the Ohio Penal Institution at which plaintiff is incarcerated, see Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(a), and on the following conditions:
1. Plaintiff be provided reasonable notice, at least ten (10) days in advance of the deposition, of the time and place for taking the deposition. Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(1);
2. The appropriate institution be given at least ten (10) days advance notice of the deposition;
3. All aspects of the deposition must be transcribed and no discussions off the record may take place;
4. Plaintiff may object to any question; however, he must then answer the question. If his objection is valid, it will later be sustained by the Court and his answer stricken; and
5. All questioning must be conducted in a courteous and professional manner reflecting the atmosphere of a courtroom.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Stephanie K. Bowman
United States Magistrate Judge