X17online is with Sam Lutfi as he heads over to Mark Vincent Kaplan's office to be deposed in Brit's ongoing custody case.

According to TMZ, one of the issues being addressed is whether or not Britney or Sam were ever paid by X17online for access to the pop-star's life.

This line of questioning comes as quite a surprise to us - but we can save you the time, Mark.

THE ANSWER IS NO.

More details about the depo to come...