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§ 1996. — 1996. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 1996.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CCPCode of Civil Procedure - CCP
Title3.
Part 4.TITLE 3. OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Means of Production

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Such order can only be made on the motion of a party, upon affidavit showing the nature of the action or proceeding, the testimony expected from the witness, and its materiality.

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Enacted 1872.
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