[Deschler's Precedents, Volume 2, Chapters 7 - 9] [Chapter 9. Election Contests] [H. Taking of Testimony; Depositions] [§ 31. Affidavits] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov] [Page 1051] CHAPTER 9 Election Contests H. TAKING OF TESTIMONY; DEPOSITIONS Sec. 31. Affidavits Under the Federal Contested Elections Act, the testimony of a witness may be presented in the form of an affidavit. The act provides that by written stipulation of the parties, the testimony of any witness may be filed in the form of an affidavit; or the parties may agree as to what a particular witness would testify to if his deposition were taken. Such affidavits or stipulations are to be filed within the time prescribed by the act.(18) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. 2 USC Sec. 387(c). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 1052]]