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Am. Samoa TCRCP 43
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Rule 43 Taking of Testimony
Rule Text
(a) Form. In all trials the testimony of witnesses shall be taken orally in open court, unless otherwise provided by a statute of American Samoa or by these rules or the American Samoa Rules of Evidence.
(b) (ABROGATED).
(c) (ABROGATED).
(d) Affirmation in Lieu of Oath. Whenever under these rules an oath is required to be taken, a solemn affirmation may be accepted in lieu thereof.
(e) Evidence on Motions. When a motion is based on facts not appearing of record the court may hear the matter on affidavits presented by the respective parties, but the court may direct that the matter be heard wholly or partly on oral testimony or deposition.
(f) (OMITTED).