La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2889
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2889, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Depositions of witnesses
Official statutory text
A petitioner for the probate of a testament in accordance with the provisions of Articles 2883 through 2888 may obtain leave of court ex parte for the taking of the deposition of any witness whose testimony otherwise would not be available. The provisions of Articles 1426, 1434 through 1436, 1443 through 1446, 1449, 1452, and 1469 through 1471, as applicable, shall govern the taking of the deposition.
Acts 1985, No. 26, §1; Acts 2025, No. 34, §1.
Acts 1985, No. 26, §1; Acts 2025, No. 34, §1.
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