Cal. Civ. Code § 534.180
Depositions may be taken
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Depositions may be taken to be read on trial of any such cause in the same manner as in causes before circuit judges.
Missouri Revised Statutes § 534.180 establishes that depositions—sworn out-of-court testimony recorded for later use—are a permissible form of evidence in unlawful detainer (eviction-related) proceedings. The rule aligns the procedural rules for taking depositions in these cases with the same standards used in circuit court proceedings. This means witness testimony can be preserved and presented at trial even if the witness cannot appear in person.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.180, landlords involved in unlawful detainer actions have access to the same deposition procedures available in circuit court cases. A compliant operator generally ensures that any depositions taken follow the procedural rules applicable to circuit court proceedings, including proper notice and formatting. Familiarity with these procedures can help property owners preserve witness testimony for use at trial.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.180 confirms that tenants in unlawful detainer cases have the same right to use depositions as parties in circuit court proceedings. This means a tenant may be able to preserve testimony from witnesses who cannot attend trial by having their statements taken as a deposition. Tenants who have questions about how to use this procedural tool may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Missouri eviction proceedings.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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