perpetuation of testimony
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Preserving testimony for possible use in future litigation by taking the deposition of the witness, thus guarding against the possible loss of his testimony by death or incompetency. 23 Am J2d Dep § 8.
Ballentine's law dictionary.
Anderson, W.S..
1998.
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