Cedar decks generally last from 15 to 20 years, but they can deteriorate faster, particularly on the ground-floor and in shaded areas that take longer to dry out. The average material cost for cedar is $5 to $15 per square foot, for an estimated cost of $6,400 to $24,000 to replace a 16-by-20-foot deck.
You also cannot be compelled to give evidence against a co-accused where you are both being tried in the same proceedings. However, if the prosecution refuses to offer any evidence against you and you are acquitted, then you can be compelled to testify against a co-accused.
How to Subpoena Witnesses. In small claims court, you should almost never use a subpoena to compel a witness to come to court and testify unless the witness has already agreed to testify. This is because the very act of dragging someone into court who doesn't want to come may set that person against you.