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When you file a small claim and your witness can't attend...?

can they write the information on paper, sign it and put their phone number?


    




Angelica
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Yes, but it must also be notarized.


rickinnocal
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No. Such a written statement would be inadmissible as hearsay because the witness cannot be questioned by the other party.

If your witness cannot attend, you ask the court for a continuance to a date when they can attend. If the witness is reluctant, then you issue them a subpoena.

Richard


Barry auh2o
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No. To even be considered, it would have to be a sworn statement. i.e. notarized.





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