Local Rule L.R. 37-3: Dealing with Objections During Depositions

N.D. Ind. L.R. 37-3 Dealing with Objections During Depositions

(a) Attempt to Resolve Dispute. Before contacting the court for a ruling on an objection during a deposition, all parties must confer in good faith or attempt to confer in an effort to resolve the matter without court action.

(b) Raising Objections with the Court. A party may recess a deposition to submit an objection by phone to a judge if:

(1) a judge is available and willing to address the objection; and

(2) the objection:

(A) could cause the deposition to be adjourned; and

(B) can be resolved without submitting written materials to the court.