California · Evidence Code

EVID §774: A witness once examined cannot be reexamined as to the same matter without leave of the court, but he may be reexamined as to any new matter upon which he has been examined by another party to the act

What this law says, in plain English

A witness who has already testified cannot be questioned again on the same topic unless the court permits, but may be reexamined on new subjects raised by other parties.

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A witness once examined cannot be reexamined as to the same matter without leave of the court, but he may be reexamined as to any new matter upon which he has been examined by another party to the action. Leave may be granted or withheld in the court’s discretion.

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