Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-974
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-974, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 22, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 22,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Testimony - How presented - Deposition of sick or infirm
Official statutory text
witness.
The circumstances must be presented by the testimony of
witnesses examined in open court, except that when a witness is so
sick or infirm as to be unable to attend, his deposition may be
taken by a magistrate of the county out of court, at a specified
time and place, upon such notice to the adverse party as the court
may direct.
The circumstances must be presented by the testimony of
witnesses examined in open court, except that when a witness is so
sick or infirm as to be unable to attend, his deposition may be
taken by a magistrate of the county out of court, at a specified
time and place, upon such notice to the adverse party as the court
may direct.
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