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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 … plaintiff, his senior counsel states 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

examination

the act or process of examining ;esp : a formal questioning esp. in a court proceeding see also cross-examination, direct examination, recross-examination, redirect examination compare affidavit, deposition … examination : the act or process of examining ;esp : a formal questioning esp. in a court proceeding see

direct examination

direct examination : the first examination of a witness by the party calling the witness compare cross-examination, redirect examination NOTE: Leading questions are not allowed on direct examination unless the witness is shown to be … direct examination : the first examination of a witness by the party calling the witness compare cross-examination, redirect examination NOTE:

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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 … of law rather than fact, is decided by a judge rather than by a jury, and may be examined on appeal 3 : a proposition submitted to a vote (as in a referendum)

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

redirect examination : examination of a witness again after cross-examination … redirect examination : examination of a witness again after cross-examination

Cross-bill

Matched in: Term Cross-bill

hearing

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

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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