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Powers & Duties of Notary 2026 Law Update

Which acknowledgment statement is NOT correct under New York law?

A

Within New York, a deposition may be taken before a person authorized to administer oaths.

B

The officer taking the deposition must put the witness on oath.

C

The deposition should proceed continuously without unreasonable adjournment unless otherwise ordered or agreed.

D

Any attorney for a party may serve as the officer taking the deposition if the witness consents.

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Correct Answer

D. Any attorney for a party may serve as the officer taking the deposition if the witness consents.

AI Explanation

Party-side attorneys do not become proper deposition officers by consent alone. CPLR 3113(a)-(b) allows depositions before a person authorized to administer oaths and requires the officer to swear the witness and note objections, but excludes an attorney, or employee of an attorney, for a party or prospective party. Unlike scheduling issues, this disqualification is built into the rule.

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