Louisiana § 23:1319 Evidence; depositions in advance of hearing

Louisiana Statutes

§ 23:1319 — Evidence; depositions in advance of hearing

Louisiana § 23:1319

Title 23Labor and Workers' Compensation

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La. Stat. Ann. § 23:1319 (2026).

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§1319. Evidence; depositions in advance of hearing
When any of the parties deems it necessary to take the testimony of any
witness who might not be available in the event a dispute ever arose under this
Chapter in connection with any claim arising as a result of any accident or accidental
injury covered by this Chapter, either party may take the deposition of such witness
under oral examination in accordance with law. Such depositions shall be filed with
the assistant secretary and may be used in evidence in any future proceeding, just as
though a suit had been filed before the depositions were taken.

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§1319. Evidence; depositions in advance of hearing
When any of the parties deems it necessary to take the testimony of any
witness who might not be available in the event a dispute ever arose under this
Chapter in connection with any claim arising as a result of any accident or accidental
injury covered by this Chapter, either party may take the deposition of such witness
under oral examination in accordance with law. Such depositions shall be filed with
the assistant secretary and may be used in evidence in any future proceeding, just as
though a suit had been filed before the depositions were taken.

Legislative History

Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 1, §1, eff. July 1, 1983; Acts 1985, No. 926, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986; Acts 1988, No. 938, §1, eff. July 1, 1989; Acts 1989, No. 23, §1, eff. June 15, 1989; Acts 1989, No. 260, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.