- adverse witness
- A witness who, in the opinion of the presiding judge, is hostile.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
adverse witness
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adverse witness — see witness Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. adverse witness … Law dictionary
adverse witness — A witness who gives evidence on a material matter prejudicial to the party then examining him. Commonly used to describe a witness whose testimony is prejudicial or unfavorable to the party who called him and as a result, such witness may be… … Black's law dictionary
adverse witness — A witness who gives evidence on a material matter prejudicial to the party then examining him. Commonly used to describe a witness whose testimony is prejudicial or unfavorable to the party who called him and as a result, such witness may be… … Black's law dictionary
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adverse witness — noun A witness called on behalf of an adverse party. Syn: hostile witness … Wiktionary
adverse witness — noun a witness whose relationship to the opposing party is such that his or her testimony may be prejudiced against the opposing party a hostile witness can be asked leading questions and cross examined • Syn: ↑hostile witness • Hypernyms:… … Useful english dictionary
hostile or adverse witness — A witness who manifests so much hostility or prejudice under examination in chief that the party who has called him, or his representative, is allowed to cross examine him, i.e., to treat him as though he had been called by the opposite party.… … Black's law dictionary
hostile or adverse witness — A witness who manifests so much hostility or prejudice under examination in chief that the party who has called him, or his representative, is allowed to cross examine him, i.e., to treat him as though he had been called by the opposite party.… … Black's law dictionary
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Adverse — or adverse interest, in law, is anything that functions contrary to a party s interest. This word should not be confused with .Adverse witness and partyAn adverse witness is a witness whose testimony benefits an opposing party. Opposing parties… … Wikipedia
