Subpoena Ad Testificandum

/səˈpiː.nə æd ˌtɛs.tɪˈfɪk.ən.dəm/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A writ ordering a person to attend court and give oral testimony.
    The witness was served with a subpoena ad testificandum to appear at trial.

Forms

  • subpoena ad testificandum

Commentary

Often used to compel a witness's presence, distinct from subpoenas requiring document production.

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