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Deposition De Bene Esse Law & Legal Definition

De Bene Esse literally means “as well done.” De Bene Esse deposition is the deposition of a witness taken in anticipation that the witness will be unavailable to attend a scheduled trial or hearing. The sworn testimony is preserved for use at a later time. The testimony so recorded is read at trial as if the witness were present in court.





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