12510. Depositions
Depositions are strongly discouraged in arbitration. Upon motion of a party, the panel may permit depositions, but only under very limited circumstances, including:
• To preserve the testimony of ill or dying witnesses;
• To accommodate essential witnesses who are unable or unwilling to travel long distances for a hearing and may not otherwise be required to participate in the hearing;
• To expedite large or complex cases; and
• If the panel determines that extraordinary circumstances exist.
Amended by SR-FINRA-2008-021 eff. Dec. 15, 2008. Adopted by SR-NASD-2003-158 eff. April 16, 2007. Selected Notice: 07-07, 08-57. |