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Cross-examination
a question seemingly irrelevant often turns out otherwise. In the case of a witness proving himself hostile from interest or othrwise, the judge may allow the examination in chief to assume the form of cross-examination. It is
declaration
the debtor "J. H. Williamson"] c : a statement not under oath being offered as evidence declaration against interest : a statement made by someone unavailable as a witness that is against that person's own interests (as
Criminal Evidence Act
charged with an offence and his or her wife or husband became a competent, but not a compellable, witness for the defence at every stage of the proceedings. The Evidence Acts, 1851 and 1853, whichmade parties and … Acts, 1851 and 1853, whichmade parties and spouses admissible witnesses (they having been previously incompetent on the groundof interest), expressly excepted criminal proceedings from its opertion; but a series of enactments dealing with particular offences, from the
hearing
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 (as employment or a benefit) probable cause hearing : preliminary hearing in this entry reaffirmation hearing : a … by a legislature or an administrative agency, for the purpose of gathering information and hearing the testimony of witnesses. administrative hearing : a hearing conducted by an official (as an administrative law judge) or a body (as
identify
identify -fied -fy·ing 1 : to consider as united or associated (as in interests or principles) [can ask leading questions of a witness who is identified with an adverse party] 2 :
change of venue
been properly brought and which would be more convenient for the parties and witnesses and better serve the interests of justice compare forum non conveniens … where the case could have been properly brought and which would be more convenient for the parties and witnesses and better serve the interests of justice compare forum non conveniens
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