California · Evidence Code
EVID §760: “Direct examination” is the first examination of a witness upon a matter that is not within the scope of a previous examination of the witness.
What this law says, in plain English
Direct examination is a witness's initial questioning on a matter not previously covered in an earlier examination of that witness.
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“Direct examination” is the first examination of a witness upon a matter that is not within the scope of a previous examination of the witness.
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