If a deponent has no actual knowledge of the facts, can he seek undertakings or person with knowledge?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from Elgner v. The Estate of Harvey Freedman, 2013 ONSC 2176 (CanLII):

If a deponent has no actual knowledge, undertakings may be sought or the person with knowledge could be examined with leave if necessary under Rules 39.02 and 39.03 (Mapletoft v. Service, 2008 CarswellOnt 897 (Mast.) (“Mapletoft”) at footnote 3).

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