In a civil action the evidentiary deposition of any witness residing out of the county or unable to attend court may be taken for use at the trial by any party upon reasonable notice to all other parties.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 50-5-6

  • 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.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.