摘要: |
Subpoenas are the pry bar of the legal world. Served (meaning delivered) on any person or company, subpoenas demand production of witnesses for testimony, documents for review, or an inspection of a vessel or premises. Subpoenas are tools used to gather evidence in support of a claim or defense. Rule 45 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure speaks to the how and who of issuing subpoenas and gives attorneys the power to issue subpoenas without the necessity of seeking a court order. After 20-plus years of maritime law experience, I'm still in awe sometimes of the power an attorney wields with a subpoena. |