California § 596 - The party obtaining a postponement of a trial, if required by the adverse party,
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§ 596. The party obtaining a postponement of a trial, if required by the adverse party,
The party obtaining a postponement of a trial, if required by the adverse party, must consent that the testimony of any witness of such adverse party, who is in attendance, be then taken by deposition before a judge or clerk of the court in which the case is pending, or before such notary public as the court may indicate, which must accordingly be done; and the testimony so taken may be read on the trial, with the same effect, and subject to the same objections, as if the witnesses were produced.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 596
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 596 cover?
Section 596 ("The party obtaining a postponement of a trial, if required by the adverse party,") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 596?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 596 apply to my situation?
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