When depositions may be read.

534.190. Every such deposition taken and returned accordingto law may be read if competent and relevant, as evidence in thecause in the same manner and under the same circumstances as inthe trial of civil causes before circuit judges.

(RSMo 1939 § 2858, A.L. 1945 p. 1089, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 2472; 1919 § 3020; 1909 § 7682

Effective 1-2-79