It depends. Generally, yes, you could refuse, unless you have been ordered by the court to do it.
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Generally not. If you refuse to show up for a deposition, the party that requested the deposition can ask the court to find you in contempt, and you could be jailed until you comply with the order. If you think you have a good reason for refusing to attend the deposition, you should speak with a lawyer.
He was deposed when Italy surrendered to the Allies in 1943
Louis IV efforts to stop papal interference in German politics resulted in his being deposed by Pope Clement?
Seven Persian nobles deposed a king they considered to be an imposter and offered the throne to one of their number, Darius. Too good an offer to refuse.
Usually for life or unless they were deposed. They could be politically overthrown.
deposed: To dethrone, take away power, remove from office. (Ex. The Governer was deposed from Office.)
In most cases, a deposition can be taken by attorneys who are representing a party in a legal matter. Witnesses and parties to the case can also be deposed. The individual being deposed may have a lawyer present to advise them during the process.
Anedjib (possibly deposed), Teti (assassinated accordinhg to Manetho, highly likely), Userkare (probably deposed), Merenre II (assassinated according to Manetho), Mentuhotep IV (possibly deposed), Amenemhat I, (assassinated) Intef VIII (possibly murdered), Seqenenre Tao (either killed in battle, executed, or assassinated), Akhenaten (possibly murdered), Smenkhare (possibly murdered), Tutankhamun (possibly murdered), Amenmesse (probably deposed), Twosret (possibly deposed), Ramesses III (assassinated), Apries (deposed), Amyrtaeus (deposed), Psammuthes (probably deposed), Nepherites II (deposed and probably killed), Teos (deposed)
can a debt collector refuse payment after it is offered after being swiched from one company to another and not being 30 day notice
Czechoslovak Communist Party chairman Alexander Dubcek was deposed in 1969.
Deposed Queen Lady Yun died in 1482.
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EBT: Examination Before Trial: Parties are being deposed by the opposing counsel. A part of the discovery process.