The questioning of a witness produced by the other side.
to question a witness for the opposing side in court in order to show any weakness in their testimony.
The questioning of witnesses by the opposing party.
To re-question a witness after and their initial testimony, often conducted by opposing counsel.
Questions asked of a witness by a lawyer other than the lawyer who called the witness.
The questioning of an opposing witness, that is a witness who was called to testify at the trial by the other side in the case.
A period during the debate when a member of one team asks questions of a member of the opposing team.
After a witness has given evidence, the attorney for the opposing party examines or questions him about his testimony to verify or refute it.
(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
questions directed to a witness by a lawyer for any other party, after the direct examination of the witness. The questions focus on matters the witness testified to during direct examination and may be designed to test the witness's credibility. Leading questions (those which suggest, by their wording, how the attorney would like the witness to answer) may be asked on cross-examination. Compare with direct examination.
The questions which a lawyer puts to the opposing party and his witnesses.
The questioning of an opponent's witnesses at trial.
(and see ' Evidence in chief') Questioning of a witness by a party other than the party who called the witness.
Questioning of one side's witness by the other side.
The questions a lawyer asks the other side's witness after the other side's attorney has finished with his or her questions or direct examination.
The interrogation of a witness by the opposing party or attorney, limited to those matters about which the witness testified during direct examination. efendant An individual accused of an offense or crime by the filing of a charging document.
a form of debate in which debaters are permitted to ask direct questions of their opponents during specified question periods, usually immediately following the opponent's constructive speeches. A title for the question periods.
The courtroom procedure which follows the direct examination questioning done by the party who called for the testimony; and adversary's questioning of a witness after he or she had been questioned in direct examination by the arty who called the witness. The purpose of cross-examination is to impeach the witness's credibility or bring out other aspects of the truth. Leading questions are permitted in cross-examination but not in direct examination.
During a trial, the questions posed to a witness who has been called to the stand by the opposing attorney.
questions asked of a witness by the attorney for the party who did not call the witness to testify.
Questioning of the other side's witnesses while s/he is under oath, to test the truth of the evidence, to develop it or for other purpose. Cross-examination always follows the opposing counsel's direct examination.
An attorney's questioning of a witness called to testify by the other side in the case.
The examination and question of testimony given by a witness that represents the other side of controversy at a trial, hearing or deposition.
The questioning of a witness who has given evidence. This is usually done to challenge the accuracy of that evidence.
questions asked of a witness by opposing counsel that is designed to strengthen their case or expose the weakness and inconsistencies of the other side's presentation
The questions a lawyer asks the opposing party and his or her witnesses.
When an attorney for one side during a hearing or trial asks questions of a witness called by the other side. The purpose is to let the opposing attorney show inconsistencies, half truths or the implausible nature of the testimony.
Questioning of a witness in a trial after the direct examination, or in the taking of a deposition, by the party opposed to the one who called the witness.
asking questions of a witness who is put on the stand by the other lawyer. Cross-examination is usually intended to discredit the witness or weaken the effect of a testimony.
The questioning of a witness by the party opposed to the one who produced the witnesses.
The examination of a witness who has already testified in order to test, discredit or impeach the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility.
The questioning of a witness by the opposing lawyer.
Both Crown counsel and defence counsel have the opportunity to question a witness called by the other side. If the accused decides to testify, then s/he is cross-examined by Crown.
The questioning of a witness in a trial by the party that did not call the witness to testify.
The questioning of a witness by a party or lawyer other than the one who called the witness, concerning matters about which the witness testified during direct examination. The purpose is to discredit or clarify testimony already given so as to neutralize damaging testimony or present facts in a light more favorable to the party against whom the direct testimony was offered.
Questioning a witness for the other side with the aim of extracting information or admissions helpful to one's own side. An advocate has a right to cross-examine but the judge may limit it if he feels the right is being abused.
Questioning of witness by opponent in a trial.
The questioning of a witness of one party by the opposing party during a trial, hearing or deposition.
The questioning by a party or his/her attorney of another party or a witness called by another party. DECEDENT A deceased person.
questioning of a witness by the lawyer representing the opposing side in a court case
Questioning of a witness by the lawyer who has not called the witness.
When the opposing party, or their lawyer, questions a witness.
Examination of witnesses by the side (prosecution or defence) which did not call them. Cf. examination in chief.
questioning of a witness during a trial, or during the taking of a deposition, by the party opposed to the one who produced the witness.
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.
questioning by a party or his attorney of an adverse party or a witness called by an adverse party
Questioning of a witness by an attorney for the side against which the witness testified.
At trial, the opportunity to question any witness, including your opponent, who testifies against you on direct examination. The opportunity to cross-examine usually occurs as soon as a witness completes her direct testimony -- often the opposing lawyer or party, or sometimes the judge, signals that it is time to begin cross-examination by saying, "Your witness." Typically, there are two important reasons to engage in cross-examination: to attempt to get the witness to say something helpful to your side, or to cast doubt on (impeach) the witness by getting her to admit something that reduces her credibility -- for example, that her eyesight is so poor that she may not have seen an event clearly.
The examination of a witness who represents the other side of a controversy at a trial, hearing, or deposition.
In trials, each party calls witnesses. Each party may also question the other's witness(es). When you ask questions of the other party's witness(es), it is called a "cross-examination" and you are allowed considerably more latitude in cross-examination then when you question your own witnesses (called an " examination-in-chief"). For example, you are not allowed to ask leading questions to your own witness whereas you can in cross-examination.
The three minute segment between constructive speeches in which questions are asked of the speaker.
The process in which the defence and the prosecution interrogate witnesses during a trial.