- I Wanna - Testify was created in 1967.
Testify for My Victims was created in 2006-12.
Testify - P.O.D. album - was created in 2004-12.
Yes, you can refuse to be a witness in a civil case if you do not want to testify. However, you may be compelled to testify if you are subpoenaed by the court.
Testify - M People song - was created on 1998-10-26.
Testify - Rage Against the Machine song - was created in 2000.
No, Grandpa did not want the protagonist to testify in the trial because he feared for the safety of his family and the potential backlash from the white community. He believed that staying quiet was the best way to protect themselves.
In a civil case, a defendant cannot be forced to testify. The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from being compelled to testify against themselves in any legal proceeding, including civil cases.
A subpoena.
you go to court and testify
I don't know that is why am asking you
I don't believe you have much choice. If you are not the defendant, married to the defendant, or legally insane and a danger to your self and others, you have to testify. If you refuse, you can be held in 'Contempt of Court', and will go to jail.
Ask your doctor. If you have issues with stress then testifying could make them worse. If one doctor does not, then perhaps a different doctor will.