§ 9-19-26 Testimony in divorce,
separation, and annulment proceedings. –
In all cases of divorce, separation, and annulment of marriage, the testimony
shall be given viva voce in open court; provided, however, that the family
court may permit the taking of depositions in cases where the witnesses or
parties are aged, infirm, or too ill to appear in court or for any other
special cause.
(C.P.A. 1905, § 392; G.L. 1909, ch. 292, § 40; G.L. 1923, ch. 342,
§ 40; G.L. 1938, ch. 538, § 10; P.L. 1951, ch. 2738, § 1; G.L.
1956, § 9-19-26; impl. am. P.L. 1961, ch. 73, § 14.)