Louisiana § RS 18:1411 - Depositions
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 18:1411 — Depositions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 18:1411. Depositions
A party to an objection to candidacy, an action contesting the certification of a recall petition, or an election contest may take a deposition relative to the facts specified or to be specified in the petition at any time before the trial, upon giving the other party at least forty-eight hours notice of the time and place the deposition is to be taken. The deposition may be taken before any officer authorized to administer oaths, and the attendance of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence of any kind may be compelled by a court.
Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 506, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1981; Acts 2010, No. 621, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 18:1411
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 18:1411 cover?
Section RS 18:1411 ("Depositions") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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 Louisiana § RS 18:1411?
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