Article 102

Any act in any court need not be done by a party in person but may be done in accordance with this Title unless the court directs that it is essential for the proper determination of the suit that the act be done personally by the party.

The absence of any party during the performance of duties assigned by the court to any person, such as a commissioner, local investigator, expert or any officer executing an order of court shall not preclude such person from performing his duties.