Navigating Through Efforts to Compel a Minor to Testify
"One of the most delicate tasks plaintiffs' attorneys face is protecting and preparing minors in this scenario," write Lyons & Simmons' Christopher Simmons, Michael Fechner and Mackenzie Howard.
September 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM
7 minute read
Personal InjuryIn personal injury lawsuits, the thought of a minor client testifying is unthinkable to many plaintiffs' attorneys—surely the law protects a minor from being compelled to provide sworn testimony, right? The idea that opposing counsel would seek to compel a minor's testimony is often viewed as remote and likely to draw the court's ire if pursued.
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