ARTICLE 1. Definitions [760 - 764]
( Article 1 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.
(Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)