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Subpoena
Practical Law Glossary Item 2-501-7136 (Approx. 2 pages)
Glossary
Subpoena
A formal, written command directing a person or entity to either or both:
- Produce documents or information in a case.
- Provide testimony at a hearing, proceeding, or trial.
Parties typically use subpoenas in civil litigation to obtain evidence from individuals, corporations, and other entities who are not parties to the lawsuit.