Q and A

What happens when opposing counsel fails to meet an agreed upon deadline?

If either counsel would like to extend their deadlines they must draft a continuance and in the spirit of good faith let their opposing counsel and the judge and clerk know. They must do so in a timely manner. If the judge decides that their failure to submit to deadlines is due to their own lack of preparation or dedication, opposing counsel may file for a mistrial.

Can lines of questioning not objected to in depositions, be objected to in trial?

This depends entirely in the specific court of law and its state rules. In the manslaughter case which took place in San Francisco, CA, lines of questioning not objected to in depositions can be asked in trial without objection.

Can you introduce evidence in an appellate court?

No, appellate courts are strictly regarding the manner in which the trial for a case was handled.