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Statutes > Rhode-island > Title-9 > Chapter-9-19 > 9-19-26SECTION 9-19-26
§ 9-19-26 Testimony in divorce,separation, and annulment proceedings. In all cases of divorce, separation, and annulment of marriage, the testimonyshall be given viva voce in open court; provided, however, that the familycourt may permit the taking of depositions in cases where the witnesses orparties are aged, infirm, or too ill to appear in court or for any otherspecial cause.