The probate court may compel the attendance of witnesses and administer oaths during hearings on claims in the same manner as other courts of record. History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 903; G.L. 1909, ch. 314, § 23; G.L. 1923, ch. 365, § 23; G.L. 1938, ch. 578, § 23; G.L. 1956, § 33-11-31; P.L. 1996, ch. 110, § 5; P.L. 2000, ch. 427, § 2.
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