Maine § 557. - Testimony of party out of State
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 557. — Testimony of party out of State, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 557.. Testimony of party out of State
When a party to a civil action resides without the State or is absent therefrom during the pendency of the action and the opposite party desires his testimony, a commission under the rules of court may issue to take his deposition. Such nonresident or absent party, upon such notice to him or his attorney of record in the action of the time and place appointed for taking his deposition, as the court orders, shall appear and give his deposition. If he refuses or unreasonably delays to do so, the action may be dismissed or defaulted by order of court unless his attorney admits the affidavit of the party desiring his testimony as to what the absent party would say, if present, to be used as testimony in the case.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 557.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 557. cover?
Section 557. ("Testimony of party out of State") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 557.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 557." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 557. apply to my situation?
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