(i)
(ii)
(ii)
A request in Form 18 with such modifications or variations as may be directed in the order for its
issuance, together with a translation in the language of the country in which it is to be executed (if
not English):
A copy of the interrogatories (if any) to accompany the requests, with a translation, if necessary:
A copy of the cross-interrogatories (if any) with a translation, if necessary.
Form of order for examination of witnesses abroad. Civil Form 19.
7.
Where an order is made for the examination of a witness or witnesses before the Nigerian
Diplomatic Agent in any foreign country with which a Convention in that behalf has been made
the order shall be in Form 19, the form may be modified or varied as may be necessary to meet
the circumstances of the particular case in which it is used.
Order for attendance of person to produce document.
8.
The Judge may at any stage of any proceeding order the attendance of any person for the
purpose of producing any writing or other documents named in the order:
Provided that no person shall be compelled to produce under any such order any writing or other
document which he could not be compelled to produce at hearing or trial.
Disobedience to order for attendance.
9.
Any person willfully disobeying any order requiring his attendance for the purpose of being
examined or producing any document shall be in contempt of Court, and may be dealt with
accordingly.
Expenses of persons ordered to attend.
10.
Any person required to attend for the purpose of being examined or of producing any document,
shall be entitled to payment for expenses and loss of time occasioned by his attendance and such
payment shall be made by the party at whose instance such person is summoned.
Contempt of Court by witness.
11.
If any person duly summoned by subpoena to attend for examination refuses to attend or if having
attended, refuses to be sworn, affirm or to answer any lawful question he shall be in contempt of
Court and be dealt with by the Judge.
Examination of witness.
12.
Where the examination of any witness before any examiner under Rule 7 of this order
shall have been conducted, the original depositions authenticated by the signature of the
examiner, shall be transmitted by him to the Registry and filed.
Depositions not to be given in evidence without consent or by leave of a Judge.
13.
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xcept where by this order otherwise provided or directed by a Judge, no deposition shall be given in
evidence at the hearing or trial of the cause or matter without the consent of the party against whom