Missouri Laws 492.430 – Petition for commission to take depositions
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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 492.430
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
A commission shall be granted to take such depositions by any judge of the supreme court, the court of appeals, or of any circuit court, except a municipal judge, on the presentation of a petition, in writing, of one or more parties, supported by his or their affidavit, or the affidavit of some credible person, setting forth the nature of his or their interest, right or claim, the facts intended to be proved, the names of the individuals whose testimony is desired, and the place or places of their residence.