Terms Used In Idaho Code 31-845

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
A witness is bound to attend, when served, and to answer all questions which he would be bound to answer in the same case before a court of justice. Obedience to the subpoena, or to an order to attend, or to testify, may be enforced by the board, and for that purpose the board has all the powers conferred by, and the witness is subject to all the provisions of, the Code of Civil Procedure.