Plant City, FL asked in Family Law for Florida

Q: I am being deposed in a lawsuit in Oklahoma where I am listed as an "Additional Respondent". I live in Florida.

I am not the defendant in this case. Shouldn't I be repaid for expenses incurred to comply?

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
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  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: You asked about this previously in this forum, and I answered. But again you have failed to supply critical information. If you have not been subpoenaed, you have no obligation to attend; if they want you they will have to pay you whatever expenses you demand. So, unless they ask nicely and pay the expenses, simply don't attend.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
Answered
  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: If "additional respondent" means you are a party to they case, that often would mean a subpoena isn't needed; you might have to ask the court to issue a protective order. But as I wrote earlier, seek advice from an Oklahoma attorney.

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