The process by which the attendance of a witness is required is called a “subpoena.” It is a writ or order directed to a person, and requiring his altendance at a particular time and place to testify as a witness. It may also require him to bring with him any books, documents, or other tilings under his control which ho is bound by law to produce in evidence . Code Civ. Proc. Cal.
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