California · Evidence Code

EVID §711: At the trial of an action, a witness can be heard only in the presence and subject to the examination of all the parties to the action, if they choose to attend and examine.

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At trial, witnesses must testify in the presence of all parties involved, who have the right to examine the witness if they choose to attend.

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At the trial of an action, a witness can be heard only in the presence and subject to the examination of all the parties to the action, if they choose to attend and examine.

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