Title 3: Of the Production of Evidence | Chapter 3: Manner of Production | Article 1: Mode of Taking the Testimony of Witnesses
California Code of Civil Procedure – 2026
§ 2002
The testimony of witnesses is taken in three modes: 1. By affidavit; 2. By deposition; 3. By oral examination.
§ 2003
An affidavit is a written declaration under oath, made without notice to the adverse party.
§ 2004
A deposition is a written declaration, under oath, made upon notice to the adverse party, for the purpose of enabling him to attend and cross-examine.
§ 2005
An oral examination is an examination in presence of the jury or tribunal which is to decide the fact or act upon it, the testimony being heard by the…