Deposition de bene esse
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From 82 U.S. 151 - Shutte v. Thompson · 1872Most cited · 140 citing opinions
the authority to take depositions de bene esse, under the 30th section of the act of 1789, has always been construed strictly. Being in derogation of the rules of common law, the formalities prescribed by the act must be observed.