Tag: subpoena vs summons

What is a Subpoena? A ‘subpoena’ is a legal document issued by the Court at the request of a party. A subpoena compels a person to produce documents and/or give evidence at a hearing or trial. There are three types of subpoenas: Subpoena for production of documents; Subpoena to give evidence; and  Subpoena for production of documents and to give evidence. Documents or evidence produced under subpoena is protected by the principle of ‘implied undertaking’ (or legal promise) founded in...