Can they do that? Can't they be forced comply? Doesn't it seem more than a little odd that the HINO and his whore would refuse to give a deposition if it were really only about his wife's "right to die?"
Robert, I'm sorry to hear that you're having to have surgery. God be with you and bring you a speedy recovery.
I haven't seen any Motions for Protective Orders specifically but that's the Motion to stop depos.
The attorneys for Michael and Jodi would have to show cause in the Motion for PO why it would be detrimental for them to be be deposed.
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