Article 1 - Definitions

California Evidence Code — §§ 760-764

Sections (5)

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.

“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.

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.

“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.

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.

“Redirect examination” is an examination of a witness by the direct examiner subsequent to the cross-examination of the witness.

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.

“Recross-examination” is an examination of a witness by a cross-examiner subsequent to a redirect examination of the witness.

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.

A “leading question” is a question that suggests to the witness the answer that the examining party desires.