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42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7309 (2026)

  Witnesses, subpoenas, oaths and depositions.

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§ 7309.  Witnesses, subpoenas, oaths and depositions.

(a)  General rule.--The arbitrators may issue subpoenas in the form prescribed by general rules for the attendance of witnesses and for the production of books, records, documents and other evidence. Subpoenas so issued shall be served and, upon application to the court by a party or by the arbitrators, shall be enforced in the manner provided or prescribed by law for the service and enforcement of subpoenas in a civil action.

(b)  Depositions.--On application of a party and for use as evidence the arbitrators, in the manner and upon the terms designated by them, may permit a deposition to be taken of a witness who cannot be served with a subpoena or who is unable to attend the hearing.

(c)  Compulsory testimony.--The arbitrators shall have power to administer oaths. All provisions of law compelling a person under subpoena to testify are applicable.

(d)  Fees.--Fees and expenses for attendance as a witness shall be governed by the provisions of section 5903 (relating to compensation and expenses of witnesses).

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases, 1982–2016 · leading case: Frog, Switch & Mfg. Co. v. Pennsylvania Human Relations Comm'n, 885 A.2d 655 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2005).
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Frog, Switch & Mfg. Co. v. Pennsylvania Human Relations Comm'n, 885 A.2d 655 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2005). · cites it 2× “To illustrate, Complainant had the ability to request subpoenas for documents before the hearing and he had the ability to file and participate in *664 the preparation of post-hearing briefs. Aside from those procedures, the arbitration was subject to all statutory procedural…”
Wilkes-Barre Publ'g Co. v. Newspaper Guild of Wilkes-Barre, Local 120, 559 F. Supp. 875 (M.D. Penn. 1982). “Uniform Arbitration Act, 42 Pa.Cons.Stat.Ann. § 7309 (Purdon 1982).”
Figueroa, L. v. Allstate Ins. Co. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016). · cites it 2× “42 Pa.C.S. § 7309(a) (emphasis added). 3 We note that in support of his claim, Appellant cites Schultz v.”
Figueroa, L. v. Allstate Ins. Co. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016). · cites it 2× “42 Pa.C.S. § 7309(a) (emphasis added). 3 We note that in support of his claim, Appellant cites Schultz v.”
Lolli v. Ohio Cas. Grp., 50 Pa. D. & C.3d 376 (1988). · cites it 2× “3 None of the production of documents sought by plaintiffs would be precluded if plaintiffs followed the dictate of 42 Pa. C.S. §7309. We are not here asked to decide the merits of plaintiffs’ complaint and decline to do so.”
Sports Factory, Inc. v. Ridley Park Assocs., 31 Pa. D. & C.3d 16 (1983). “42 Pa.C.S. §7309 (Purdon’s Pamphlet 1982).”
Howard v. Port Auth., 8 Pa. D. & C.4th 241 (1990). “42 Pa.C.S. §7309. . We note that this case does not involve a claim on the part of Dr.”
— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7309(a) — 2 cases
Figueroa, L. v. Allstate Ins. Co. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016). “42 Pa.C.S. § 7309(a) (emphasis added). 3 We note that in support of his claim, Appellant cites Schultz v.”
Figueroa, L. v. Allstate Ins. Co. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016). “42 Pa.C.S. § 7309(a) (emphasis added). 3 We note that in support of his claim, Appellant cites Schultz v.”
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