Section 29: Power to order attendance of deponent for cross-examination — Small Claims and Minor Offences Courts Ordinance, 2002

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29. Power to order attendance of deponent for cross-examination.—(1) Upon an application, evidence may be given by affidavit, but the Court may, at the instance of either party, order the attendance for cross-examination of the deponent. (2) Such attendance shall be in Court, unless the deponent is exempted from personal appearance in Court, or the Court otherwise directs.

Effective date: 2002-01-01

Related sections

Section 28: Power to order any point to be proved by affidavit Section 30: Matters to which affidavits shall be confined Section 27: Evidence Section 31: Examination or re-examination of witness Section 26: Commencement of trial in suit or claim Section 32: Conclusion of trial

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