Civil Subpoena
/ˈsɪvəl səˈpiːnə/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order compelling a person to appear and testify or produce evidence in a civil proceeding.
The attorney served a civil subpoena to require the witness to bring relevant documents to the deposition.
Forms
- civil subpoena
- civil subpoenas
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Commentary
Civil subpoenas are distinct from criminal subpoenas and are primarily used in civil litigation to gather testimony or evidence; drafters should specify the documents or testimony required to avoid ambiguity.
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