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Section/Rule:
57.08

Subject:
Rule 57 - Rules of Civil Procedure - Rules Governing Civil Procedure in the Circuit Courts - Interrogatories and Depositions
Publication / Adopted Date:
March 29, 1974

Topic:
Depositions for Use in Foreign Jurisdictions
Revised / Effective Date:
January 1, 1975

57.08. Depositions for Use in Foreign Jurisdictions

Whenever the deposition of any person is to be taken in this state pursuant to the laws of another state or of the United States or of another country for use in proceedings there, the circuit court in the county where the deponent is found may, upon ex parte application, make an order directing issuance of a subpoena as provided in Rule 57.09, in aid of the taking of the deposition, and having due regard for the laws and rules of such foreign jurisdiction, may make such orders as could be made if the deposition were intended for use in this jurisdiction.

(Adopted March 29, 1974, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.)

Committee Note - 1974