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(1) The arbitrators may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and for the production of books, records, documents and other evidence and shall have the power to administer oaths. Subpoenas so issued shall be served and, upon application to the court by a party to the arbitration or the arbitrators, enforced in the manner provided by law for the service and enforcement of subpoenas in a civil action.
(2) On application of a party to the arbitration, the arbitrators, in the manner and upon terms designated by the arbitrators, may permit a deposition to be taken of any person.
(3) Any prehearing discovery other than that referred to above shall only be permissible if agreed to by the parties involved in the arbitration.
(4) All provisions of law compelling a person under subpoena to testify are applicable.
(5) Fees for attendance as a witness shall be the same as for a witness in circuit court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Mississippi Code Title 11. Civil Practice and Procedure § 11-15-117 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-11-civil-practice-and-procedure/ms-code-sect-11-15-117/
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