Clough v. Clough

“For the purpose of avoiding collusion in libels for divorce and petitions affecting the marriage relation, no evidence contained in depositions will be received unless taken before a commissioner appointed by the court.” n Rules of Court, No. 128, January, 1918, 78 N. H. 707. The same rule in substance is found in the rules of December, 1859, 38 N. H. 596, and December, 1875, 56 N. H. 596, and appears to have been in force in July, 1849. Bell, Justice and Sheriff (3d. ed.), p. 145.

In the taking of a deposition all matters may be inquired into which may become competent, i. e., be presented…