Which term is a court order requiring that a person appear in court to give testimony?

Which term is a court order requiring that a person appear in court to give testimony?

• A. Writ
• B. Subpoena
• C. Summons
• D. Deposition

Answer: (B)

A subpoena is the court tool that compels a person to appear and testify, either in court or at a deposition. It comes in two common forms: one for giving testimony in court (testimony) and another for producing documents. A writ is a broader category of court orders and isn’t specific to testifying. A summons is simply notice to appear in court or respond to a case, not necessarily to provide sworn testimony. A deposition is the sworn testimony itself taken outside the courtroom, not the order that commands someone to appear.

A subpoena is the court tool that compels a person to appear and testify, either in court or at a deposition. It comes in two common forms: one for giving testimony in court (testimony) and another for producing documents. A writ is a broader category of court orders and isn’t specific to testifying. A summons is simply notice to appear in court or respond to a case, not necessarily to provide sworn testimony. A deposition is the sworn testimony itself taken outside the courtroom, not the order that commands someone to appear.