California · Evidence Code

EVID §773: (a) A witness examined by one party may be cross-examined upon any matter within the scope of the direct examination by each other party to the action in such order as the court directs.

What this law says, in plain English

A witness cross-examined by opposing parties may be questioned on matters covered in their direct testimony, in an order determined by the court.

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(a) A witness examined by one party may be cross-examined upon any matter within the scope of the direct examination by each other party to the action in such order as the court directs. (b) The cross-examination of a witness by any party whose interest is not adverse to the party calling him is subject to the same rules that are applicable to the direct examination.

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