942.05 Uniformity of interpretation.—This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of the states which enact it, and shall be only applicable to such state as shall enact reciprocal powers to this state relative to the matter of securing attendance of witnesses as herein provided.
Cited 6 times | Published | Florida 3rd District Court of Appeal | 2008 WL 2356368
...Uniform Law to request for testimony *40 and production of documents. We now consider that question. Florida has adopted the Uniform law, including that portion of the Uniform Law which calls for uniformity of interpretation by the adopting states. § 942.05, Fla....
Cited 3 times | Published | Florida 4th District Court of Appeal | 1991 WL 128336
...of a witness who actually may possess documentary evidence inconsistent with his sworn testimony. Because the *1086 Act is to be "interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose and make uniform the law of the states which enact it," section 942.05, Florida Statutes, the uniform holdings of our sister states should be given great weight where they are well reasoned and legally sound....
...ess has the opportunity to be heard by his or her own state court, and that the witness does not need to travel to another state unless his or her own state’s court has also determined that he or she is material and necessary to the case. Finally, section 942.05 provides as follows: This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law-of the states which enact it, and shall be only applicable to such state as shall enact reciprocal powers to this state relative to the matter of securing attendance of witnesses as herein provided. § 942.05, Fla....
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