¶1A deposition of a witness residing in Baltimore taken under a *5dedimus, by virtue of the laws of Virginia, was offered by the plaintiff. The deposition was taken in chief. The Court decided that the deposition, being taken in chief, must be read, unless the defendant could prove that the witness was within reach of the process of this Court. The defendant not being able to prove that, the depositión was read. (See Collins v. Lowry, 2 Wash. 75.)
1 D.C. 4
Ridgeway v. Ghequier
District of Columbia District Court
Decided April 15, 1801
District of Columbia District Court · decided 1801-04-15
<p>A deposition taken in chief under a commission may he read in evidence, unless the other party can prove that the witness is within reach of the process of the Court.</p>
Relies on Skagit Railway & Lumber Co. v. Cole
Decided 1801-04-15