Adverse witness
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Term: adverse witness

A witness called by a party to legal proceedings to give evidence, who does not assist that party in giving evidence.

The court may grant leave to cross-examine such witness.

Usage: When the witness gave evidence, they proved to be an adverse witness.

Related Words: witness; hostile witness; witness statement; evidence in chief; witness statement; affidavit; litigation.

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