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Rule 202.5 Manner of Taking and Use (Aug. 1998)

TEXT

Except as otherwise provided in this rule, depositions authorized by this rule are governed by the rules applicable to depositions of nonparties in a pending suit. The scope of discovery in depositions authorized by this rule is the same as if the anticipated suit had been filed.

Aug. 4, 1998, eff. Jan. 1, 1999.

AMENDMENTS

Prior Amendments Future Amendments
  Nov. 9, 1998, eff. Jan. 1, 1999

Notes and Comments

Comments to 1999 change: This rule applies to all discovery before suit covered by former rules governing depositions to perpetuate testimony and bills of discovery.