Act No. 190 Section 359

Trial not necessarily delayed pending taking of deposition.

Section 359

SEC. 359. Trial not necessarily delayed pending taking of deposition. — A trial or other proceeding must not be postponed by reason of a commission not returned, except upon evidence satisfactory to the court that the testimony of the witness is necessary, and that proper diligence has been used to obtain it.

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