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s 29.09

Cross‑examination of deponent

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Chapter 2Original jurisdiction—proceedings generally
Part 29Evidence
Division 29.1Affidavits

29.09 Cross‑examination of deponent

(1)

A party may give notice requiring a person making an affidavit to attend for cross‑examination.

(2)

The notice under subrule (1) must be given to the party filing the affidavit or proposing to use it.

(3)

If a person required to attend under subrule (1) fails to do so, the person’s affidavit may not be used.

Note:

The Court may dispense with compliance with the Rules—see rule 1.34.

(4)

If a person making an affidavit is cross‑examined, the party using the affidavit may re‑examine the person.

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Section 29.09 — Cross‑examination of deponent — Federal Court Rules 2011 (Commonwealth) — Barrister AI