N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 22 § 221.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 221.2 - Refusal to answer when objection is made

A deponent shall answer all questions at a deposition, except:

(a) to preserve a privilege or right of confidentiality;

(b) to enforce a limitation set forth in an order of a court; or

(c) when the question is plainly improper and would, if answered, cause significant prejudice to any person. An attorney shall not direct a deponent not to answer except as provided in CPLR Rule 3115 or this subdivision. Any refusal to answer or direction not to answer shall be accompanied by a succinct and clear statement of the basis therefor. If the deponent does not answer a question, the examining party shall have the right to complete the remainder of the deposition.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 22 § 221.2