Subpoena
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A writ commanding the attendance in court, as a witness, of theperson on whom it is served, under a penalty; the process by which adefendant in equity is commanded to appear and answer the plaintiff'sbill. [Written also subpena.] Subpoena ad testificandum (. Etym:[NL.] A writ used to procure the attendance of a witness for thepurpose of testifying.-- Subpoena duces tecum (. Etym: [NL.] A writ which requires awitness to attend and bring certain documents.
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Subpeona, a horrid piece of paper that informs you that you have to go to court to give testimony. Commonly the cause of many heart attacks. Commonly opens with You
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While doing a chick from behind one performs a donkey punch with a gavel and yells the name of their favorite supreme court justice.
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A writ ordering a person to attend a court.
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