Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 1449 – Taking of testimony; preparation of record; notice of filing
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 1449
- 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.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
A copy of the notice and copies of all questions served shall be delivered by the party taking the deposition to the officer designated in the notice, who shall proceed promptly, in the manner provided by Articles 1443, 1445, and 1446, to take the testimony of the witness in response to the questions and to prepare, certify, and file or mail the deposition, attaching thereto the copy of the notice and the questions received by him.
When the deposition is filed the party taking it shall promptly give notice thereof to all other parties.
Acts 1976, No. 574, §1.