Possible subpoena and suffer bad panic attacks

[sunflower71]

My OH may be dragged into a court case which has nothing to do with him.....
However he suffers from really bad anxiety and panic attacks and I know there is no way he can go to a court, he cant even go out for social events.
Can his doctor give him a \'sick note\' (so to speak) to not appear, if necessary written statements etc is ok.

The case is between a landlord and his tenant, OH works for the landlord but not in the landlord/tenant area.

thanks so much.

[LoftyLottie]

Ring the court and ask their advice. I presume your OH is under his GP for his anxiety and panic. See what the court have to say. I do know that a doctor's letter and medical sick note can be used for a reason not to appear in court and that cases can be postponed, but I don't know the implications with a long term condition. They might well accept a written statement - ask them. I presume it is a civil action.

Good luck.

[sara3]

is it a criminal court or civil?

if it's criminal it's not a matter of choice, I'm afraid. he should contact Witness Support at the court for their advice, although at this stage you're saying "may" be dragged into. best wait til he knows for sure.