Title 4: Civil Discovery Act | Chapter 20: Perpetuation of Testimony or Preservation of Information Pending Appeal
California Code of Civil Procedure – 2026
§ 2036.010
If an appeal has been taken from a judgment entered by a court of the state, or if the time for taking an appeal has not expired, a party may obtain d…
§ 2036.020
The methods available for discovery for the purpose set forth in Section 2036.010 are all of the following: (a) Oral and written depositions.
§ 2036.030
(a) A party who desires to obtain discovery pending appeal shall obtain leave of the court that entered the judgment.
§ 2036.040
(a) If the court determines that all or part of the discovery requested under this chapter may prevent a failure or delay of justice in the event of f…
§ 2036.050
If a deposition to perpetuate testimony has been taken under the provisions of this chapter, it may be used in any later proceeding in accordance with…