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If a deponent fails to be sworn or to answer a question after being directed to do so by the court in the county in which the deposition is being taken, the failure may be considered a contempt of that court.

Rule 37-Failure to Make or Cooperate in Discovery: Sanctions. (a) Motion for Order Compelling Disclosure or Discovery. A party, upon reasonable notice to other parties and all persons affected thereby, may apply for an order compelling disclosure or discovery as follows: (1) Appropriate Court.

Rule 30. After service of the summons, any party may take the testimony of any person, including a party, by deposition upon oral examination.

Rule 37.01 - Motion for Order Compelling Disclosure or Discovery (a) Appropriate Court An application for an order to a party shall be made to the court in which the action is pending.

Rule 36. Copies of documents shall be served with the request, unless they have been or are otherwise furnished or made available for inspection and copying. The request may, without leave of court, be served after service of the summons and complaint.

A civil case for which a jury is involved is generally a dispute between two or more parties that does not involve a criminal matter and is not a dispute between family members regarding divorce or child custody. In family matters, a judge handles the case without a jury.

Rule 30.01By Prosecutor The prosecutor may dismiss a complaint or tab charge without the court's approval, and may dismiss an indictment with the court's approval. The prosecutor must state the reasons for the dismissal in writing or on the record.

2. What are the phases of a jury trial? jury selection, opening statements, evidence (also known as the prosecution and defense “cases in chief” which includes the examination and cross-examination of witnesses by both sides), closing arguments, jury deliberations, verdict, and finally, if necessary, sentencing.