California · Evidence Code
EVID §761: “Cross-examination” is the examination of a witness by a party other than the direct examiner upon a matter that is within the scope of the direct examination of the witness.
What this law says, in plain English
Cross-examination is questioning a witness by the opposing party about matters covered in the initial examination.
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“Cross-examination” is the examination of a witness by a party other than the direct examiner upon a matter that is within the scope of the direct examination of the witness.
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