A deponent client should be permitted in deposition to make a reasonable estimate in forming an answer if he or she has a good basis for making that estimate.

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This is generally true, as long as the deponent has a good faith basis for making the estimate and is not intentionally providing untrue or misleading testimony. The opposing party may have the opportunity to later challenge the accuracy of the estimate.

A Deponent Client Should Be Permitted in Deposition to Make