Rule 137. Witnesses; Documents

Witnesses may be summoned to appear before the Magistrate in Chancery by subpoena in the usual form, which shall be issued by the Register in Chancery requiring the attendance of the witnesses at the time and place specified. The Magistrate in Chancery may also compel the production by witnesses, including parties to the cause, of books, papers and documents to be used as evidence before the Magistrate in Chancery by subpoena issued as in this rule provided. If any witness shall disobey such subpoena, it shall be deemed a contempt of the Court, which being certified to said Register's office by the Magistrate in Chancery, an attachment shall thereupon be issued returnable before the Court. Witnesses shall be allowed for attendance the same compensation as for attendance in court. History. Amended, effective July 18, 2023.