Legal Deposition Changes

LEGAL DEPOSITION CHANGES

This Legal Deposition Changes Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into on this by and between Requesting Party Name: , Requesting Party Address: (Requesting Party), and Responding Party Name: , Responding Party Address: (Responding Party).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, a deposition was taken of Deponent: on in the matter captioned Case Name/Citation: , Case Number: , before Court/Administrative Body: .

WHEREAS, the stenographic/transcription reporter of record is Reporter Name: and a transcript of the deposition has been prepared; and

WHEREAS, Requesting Party seeks to submit proposed changes, corrections, or additions to the official deposition transcript in accordance with applicable rules and to record the parties' agreement regarding the submission, review, and effect of such changes.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

"Transcript" means the stenographic or certified transcript of the deposition identified in the Recitals. "Proposed Changes" means corrections, changes, additions or deletions to the Transcript described in writing pursuant to Section 3. "Reporter" means the person or entity who prepared the Transcript.

2. SCOPE OF CHANGES

The parties agree that Proposed Changes shall be limited to specific page and line references and shall state the original transcript text and the exact replacement text. The Reporter shall note all Proposed Changes on the official errata or amendment sheet, if any, and shall include the Proposed Changes in any certified supplement only as directed herein or as required by applicable rules.

3. PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION

Requesting Party shall submit Proposed Changes by completing the fields below and serving a copy on Responding Party and the Reporter. Each Proposed Change entry must identify the page and line, the original transcript text, and the precise corrected text, together with a concise statement of the legal or factual basis for the change.

Errata / Correction
Transcription Error
Clarification
Addition / Omission

4. PROPOSED CHANGES (ITEMIZED)

Provide each proposed change in the space below. If additional entries are required, attach an addendum with matching format and include that addendum in Notices under Section 11.

5. REVIEW, ACCEPTANCE, AND DISPUTE

Responding Party shall have a period of calendar days from service to accept, object to, or propose modifications to the Proposed Changes in writing. If Responding Party objects to any Proposed Change, the parties shall meet and confer in good faith to resolve the dispute. If the parties cannot resolve the dispute within calendar days after notice of objection, either party may present the dispute to the presiding court or tribunal for resolution.

6. EFFECT OF CHANGES

Acceptance of a Proposed Change by the Reporter and Responding Party shall be recorded on the errata sheet and incorporated into the official record as permitted by applicable court or tribunal rules. Acceptance does not waive any party's right to object to use of the corrected language in future proceedings, except as otherwise expressly agreed in writing.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY; USE OF TRANSCRIPT

The parties acknowledge that portions of the Transcript may be subject to confidentiality orders or protective orders. Nothing in this Agreement authorizes disclosure contrary to any existing protective order. The parties agree that Proposed Changes served under this Agreement shall be used solely for the purpose of correcting the record and not for improper discovery or public dissemination absent lawful authorization.

8. REPORTER OBLIGATIONS AND FEES

The Reporter shall, at Requesting Party's direction and expense, prepare any errata sheet or corrected pages reflecting changes that are accepted by the parties or ordered by the tribunal. Fees for preparation, certification, and delivery of corrected transcript pages shall be borne by:

9. REPRESENTATIONS; WARRANTIES; INDEMNITY

Each party represents and warrants that the person submitting Proposed Changes is authorized to do so. Requesting Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Responding Party and the Reporter for liabilities arising from knowingly submitting false or fraudulent Proposed Changes, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, neither party shall be liable to the other for incidental, consequential, punitive or special damages arising out of the submission or review of Proposed Changes.

11. NOTICES

All notices required under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses below by hand, overnight courier, or certified mail, return receipt requested. Notice shall be deemed delivered on the date of receipt.

12. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by both parties. No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

13. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of without regard to conflicts of law principles. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

The parties agree to cooperate in good faith to effectuate the terms of this Agreement, including executing any additional documents reasonably necessary to implement accepted Proposed Changes.

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