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   subpoena

   /səˈpiːnə/

   noun

   • 1. a writ ordering a person to attend a court: "a subpoena may be issued to compel their attendance"

   verb

   • 1. summon (someone) with a subpoena: "the Queen is above the law and cannot be subpoenaed"
   • ▪ require (a document or other evidence) to be submitted to a court of law: "the decision to subpoena government records"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun): from Latin sub poena ‘under penalty’ (the first words of the writ). Use as a verb dates from the mid 17th century.

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › subpoenaSubpoena | Court Order, Document & Evidence | Britannica

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   Jun 22, 2024 · Subpoena, formal instrument issued by a court, grand jury, legislative body or committee, or duly authorized administrative agency commanding an individual to appear before it at a specific time to give testimony, oral or written, in the matter identified in the document. The subpoena is used only.

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   4 days ago · A subpoena is an order from a court to either attend court to give evidence or to produce a document or thing (a piece of evidence) within your possession. A person or business receives a subpoena because a party to a legal matter believes that they have information relevant to issues in dispute.

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   4 days ago · Subpoenas are formal court documents that are served on a non-party to court proceedings. The purpose of a subpoena is to either require that a non-party: produce certain documents; attend a hearing to give oral evidence; or. a combination of both.

5. www.garychuraklaw.com › blog › summons-vs-subpoena-whats-theSummons vs. Subpoena: What’s the Difference?

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Subpoenas. On the other hand, a subpoena is a court order that requires an individual to appear in court, produce documents, or provide testimony relevant to a legal case. Subpoenas can be issued to parties directly involved in a lawsuit or to third parties who may hold relevant information or evidence. The authority of the court ...

6. legalvision.com.au › issued-with-a-subpoena-to-attend-toI Have Been Issued With a Subpoena to Attend. What Now? - ...

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   4 days ago · A subpoena is a legal document a court can issue at the request of a party to a case. Once granted by the court, a subpoena forces somebody to: produce documents; and/or. give evidence at a hearing or trial. Though this article will focus on subpoenas to attend to give evidence, it is worth noting that there are three types of subpoena.

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   Jun 17, 2024 · Define Subpoena. A subpoena is a legal document, typically issued by a court, that orders an individual to testify as a witness at a deposition, trial, or other legal proceeding. A subpoena may also require the production of documents, evidence, or other material relevant to a case.

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   Jun 8, 2024 · A subpoena in India is a legal order issued by a court or a competent authority compelling an individual to appear in court or to produce documents, records, or other evidence relevant to a legal proceeding.