Rule 1-080. Stenographer; stenographic report or transcript as evidence.

A. Stenographer. A master may direct that evidence be taken stenographically and may appoint a stenographer for that purpose. The fees of such stenographer shall be fixed by the court and may be taxed ultimately as costs, in the discretion of the court. Upon motion of a master or party or upon the court's own motion, the court may order that evidence be taken by other than stenographic means, in which event the order shall designate the manner of recording, preserving and filing the evidence, and may include other provisions to assure that the recorded testimony will be accurate and trustworthy. If the order is made, a party may nevertheless arrange to have a stenographic transcription made at his own expense. B. Stenographic report or transcript as evidence. Whenever the testimony of a witness at a trial or hearing which was stenographically reported is admissible in evidence at a later trial, it may be proved by the transcript thereof duly certified by the person who reported the testimony.