Rule 4004 - Written Depositions(a) When a written deposition is used at a trial in lieu of the personal appearance of the witness, other than that of a party who is present at trial, the cost incurred in taking such written deposition shall be allowed as a proper taxable cost.(b) Counsel fees and the fees of expert witnesses shall not be considered as or included in the cost of a written deposition.Amended effective 2/12/2018 ; amended effective 7/9/2019; amended effective 3/14/2020.