Paramount Communications v. Viacom, Inc. (Attorney Conduct Addendum)
Court of Appeals for the District of Delaware
637 A.2d 34 (Del. 1994)
Relevant factsFree
During deposition of a Paramount director in the Paramount-Viacom litigation, attorney Joseph Jamail, representing the witness but not admitted to practice in Delaware or admitted pro hac vice, engaged in extensive verbal abuse of opposing counsel, directed the witness not to answer legitimate questions, asked leading questions, and repeatedly complained about the deposition's length, all without opposing counsel seeking court intervention at the time.
IssueFree
Whether an attorney may engage in rude or uncivil behavior, in the name of zealous advocacy.