Case Name: Emerson v. Berkley and Stone
Court: Superior Court of Chancery of Virginia
Jurisdiction: Virginia
Decision Date: 1809
Citations: 4 Hen. & M. 441
Docket Number: 
Parties: Emerson v. Berkley and Stone.
Judges: 
Reporter: Virginia Reports
Volume: 14
Pages: 942–942

Head Matter:
Emerson v. Berkley and Stone.
Spring Vacation,
1809.
Equity Practice — Evidence Viva Voce, — How to proceed in introducing viva voce evidence at the hearing.
This was a motion by Mr. Randolph for a subpoena, to summon a witness to give viva voce evidence to some fact upon the hearing.

Opinion:
*By the Chancellor.
When a party intends to produce viva voce testimony in Court, upon the hearing of a cause, which is sometimes done (but without a cross-examination) to prove the execution of deeds, and the hand-writing of letters, or the signatures thereto, and the like, he should apply before that time for an order for that purpose, upon an affidavit, giving a proper description of what is intended to be proved, as well as notice to the adverse party of the motion.
Motion at present denied.