Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 46-128

  • Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

Any deposition taken during the time mentioned and referred to in Kan. Stat. Ann. § 46-125, without leave of court shall not be read in evidence on behalf of the party taking the same without the consent of any such attorney: Provided, That the judge shall have full discretionary power to prevent any abuse of the privileges herein granted.