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You could. They will just issue a subpoena. And it just adds to the cost of the whole proceeding, which increases the legal bills on both sides. And it wouldn't look good to the court or the jury if brought up in court.

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You can, but you will likely be found in cotempt of court and jailed.

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No if you do not answer a subpoena you will be in contempt of court and may be arrested.

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You can - BUT - you'd be held 'in contempt of court' and could face prosecutions for it !

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