§ 13-26. Depositions--In General

§ 13-26. Depositions--In General

 

In addition to other provisions for discovery and subject to the provisions of Sections 13-2 through 13-5, any party who has appeared in a civil action, in any probate appeal, or in any administrative appeal where the judicial authority finds it reasonably probable that evidence outside the record will be required, may, at any time after the commencement of the action or proceeding, in accordance with the procedures set forth in this chapter, take the testimony of any person, including a party, by deposition upon oral examination. The attendance of witnesses may be compelled by subpoena as provided in Section 13-28. The attendance of a party deponent or of an officer, director, or managing agent of a party may be compelled by notice to the named person or such person's attorney in accordance with the requirements of Section 13-27(a). The deposition of a person confined in prison may be taken only by leave of the judicial authority on such terms as the judicial authority prescribes. (See General Statutes § 52-178.)