ARTICLE 1. Definitions [760. - 764.]

Law Codes -> Evidence Code -> Article 760 to 764

• 760.

  "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.

• 761.

  "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.

• 762.

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

• 763.

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

• 764.

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