who ever came up with the word subpoena and what does it really mean in legal language?

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who ever came up with the word subpoena and what does it really mean in legal language?

I know it's a service document but
it does not sound like it's written!!!

2007-09-20 09:15:09 · 2 answers · asked by reene2g 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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It's old-timey Latin.

2007-09-20 10:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Sub poena = under penalty.

It is a court order to appear, under penalty if the person fails to appear.

It is most often used for witnesses, to compel them to appear in court (for trial, or for hearings), or sometimes for other proceedings (like depositions).

2007-09-20 16:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋