Missouri Laws 115.569 – Depositions, when taken — civil discovery rules to apply
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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 115.569
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Immediately upon the filing of a petition and answer, the taking of depositions may commence at the option of the contestant, and the persons selected by the contestant and contestee to take depositions shall immediately issue subpoenas to the witnesses, commanding them to appear and give testimony at the time and place specified. The taking of depositions and all related matters shall be subject to the rules of discovery in civil cases. Either the contestant or the contestee may, without notice, take rebutting testimony at the time and place specified for the taking of depositions.