Cal. Civ. Code § 534.110
Power to issue subpoenas and compel attendance of witnesses
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The judge shall have power to issue subpoenas for witnesses on the application of either party, and if the witnesses summoned do not attend, may issue an attachment to compel their attendance, and may continue the cause at his discretion, not exceeding ten days.
Missouri Revised Statutes § 534.110 grants judges presiding over unlawful detainer or related landlord-tenant proceedings the authority to compel witness participation. A judge may issue subpoenas requiring witnesses to appear, and if a summoned witness fails to show up, the judge can issue an attachment order to force attendance. The judge also has discretion to postpone the case for up to ten days to accommodate witness availability.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.110, landlords involved in eviction or unlawful detainer proceedings can request that the court issue subpoenas to bring necessary witnesses before the judge. A compliant and prepared property owner or manager typically identifies key witnesses early and submits the appropriate application to the court so that subpoenas can be issued in a timely manner. If a witness fails to appear, the judge has the authority to compel attendance, and the case may be continued for up to ten days.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.110 gives tenants the same right as landlords to request that a judge issue subpoenas for witnesses whose testimony may be relevant to their case. If a witness who was properly summoned does not appear, the court can issue an attachment to compel that person's attendance, and the judge may grant a continuance of up to ten days. Tenants who believe witness testimony is important to their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how to properly request subpoenas in their jurisdiction.
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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