[header] How to take a deposition [title] Determine your purpose. [step] Before you go into a deposition, you need to have a good sense of why you want to depose this particular individual and what you hope to get out of the interview. Determining your purpose helps you focus your initial preparation. 
[substeps] Review all documents and information you already have regarding the case, and make sure you know the facts and details of the case well-especially the elements you must prove to win your case. You also should understand any claims or defenses raised by the other side.