Attorney Jose wants to personally question Ellen,a witness,about her observation of an auto accident in advance of a trial concerning the accident.Jose should:

A) send Ellen interrogatories.
B) take Ellen's deposition.
C) ask Ellen to produce tangible evidence.
D) issue a summons for Ellen to appear in court in advance of the trial.

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Mahoganie Williams · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The best choice is for Jose to take Ellen's deposition, which is a formal statement taken under oath. This would allow Jose to personally question Ellen and get a better understanding of her observations before the trial. Sending interrogatories (written questions) or asking for tangible evidence may not provide as much detail as a deposition. Issuing a summons would be done for trial, not for a pre-trial questioning.

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