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The file or a copied charge, a copied reply, and documents or exhibits shall be sent as far as necessary to the person taking evidence outside the court or to the commissioned court for the sake of the taking of such evidence. When the party applying for the taking of such evidence desires not to attend the trial, he shall submit an interrogatory in writing.
The person taking evidence outside the court or the commissioned court shall, upon finish of the taking of evidence, send dockets as well as documents or exhibits to the original court.
Section231.When any party or person is required to testify as to or send any of the following kinds of evidence:
(1)a document or piece of information which is still an official secret;
(2)a secret document or piece of information obtained or learnt through his occupation or duty;
(3)a method, design, or other work which the law protects and prohibits from disclosure; such party or person has the power to refuse to testify as to or send the evidence, save where permission has been obtained from the authority or person related to such secret.
If any party or person refuses to testify as to or send the said evidence, the court has the power to summons the authority or
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