Cal. Civ. Code § 534.190
When depositions may be read
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Every such deposition taken and returned according to law may be read if competent and relevant, as evidence in the cause in the same manner and under the same circumstances as in the trial of civil causes before circuit judges.
Missouri Revised Statutes § 534.190 establishes that depositions gathered and submitted in accordance with legal procedures may be introduced as evidence in a proceeding, provided they meet standards of competency and relevance. The rule applies the same evidentiary framework used in civil trials before circuit judges, meaning the deposition is treated no differently than it would be in that broader civil context. This provision governs the admissibility of deposition testimony rather than the substance of any underlying claim.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.190, landlords involved in proceedings where depositions have been taken should be aware that properly returned depositions can be introduced as evidence under the same rules that govern civil trials before circuit judges. Operators and property managers generally work with legal counsel to ensure that any depositions relevant to their case are gathered and submitted in compliance with Missouri procedural law. Understanding that deposition testimony carries the same evidentiary weight as in civil proceedings helps landlords and their representatives prepare documentation and records accordingly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.190 means that a deposition taken and returned according to Missouri law can be used as evidence in a proceeding on the same terms as in a civil trial before a circuit judge, which may be relevant to tenants whose cases involve witness testimony gathered through depositions. Tenants should be aware that this evidentiary rule can affect how testimony is presented and considered in a housing-related proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help tenants understand how deposition evidence under this provision may factor into their particular type of case.
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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