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Trial
the case to the jury; after which the witnesses for the plaintiff are examined by his counsel, the cross-examination being generally conducted by the senior counsel for the defendant. If the defendant's counsel object to any question
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question
adverse witness or one who is a child or has a communication disorder. They are ordinarily permitted in cross-examination. 2 : a particular matter or issue that is in dispute, uncertain, or to be inquired into certified
prior consistent statement
to rebut a charge that a witness's testimony is fabricated, provided that the witness is available to be cross-examined. Under Federal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(1), a prior consistent statement of a witness testifying at trial and subject
Affidavit
that no such order be made where a witness can be produced and is bona fide required for cross-examination (R. S. C. 1883, Ord. XXXVII., r. 1). A new Procedure is provided for by R. S. C.,
redirect examination
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Cross-bill
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hearing
to believe that the defendant committed the felony with which he or she is charged called also preliminary examination probable cause hearing pre·ter·mi·na·tion hearing [prē-tər-mə-nā-shən-] : a hearing held prior to the termination of a property interest … defendant has reasonable opportunity to prepare, the assistance of counsel, the right to present evidence, the opportunity to cross-examine adverse witnesses, and often the right to a jury fat·i·co hearing [fa-ti-kō-] : a hearing sometimes held prior
deposition
statement that is made under oath by a party or witness (as an expert) in response to oral examination or written questions and that is recorded by an authorized officer (as a court reporter) ;broadly : affidavit … of testimony at trial. Depositions are distinguished from affidavits by the requirement that notice and an opportunity to cross-examine the deponent must be given to the other party.
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