Means of testimony enumerated

The testimony of witnesses is taken in three modes: (1) By affidavit; (2) By deposition; (3) By oral examination. Source: CCivP 1877, § 463; CL 1887, § 5277; RCCivP 1903, § 503; RC 1919, § 2750; Supreme Court Rule 501, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 36.0201.