cross examine: Questioning of a witness by the attorney for the other side. Return to Top
damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
To refuse or act of refusing under the oath, in the court of law, to give any oral evidence when an attorney cross examines, which one might think may lead to accusing onself.
The defaulting party may not offer any evidence, however, they are permitted to cross examine opposing witnesses and oppose any evidence offered.
A witness whose testimony is not favorable to the party who calls him/her as a witness. A hostile witness may be asked leading questions and may be cross examined by the party who calls him/her to the stand.
Hung jury
Jury unable to reach a verdict.
'When a witness called by a party merely gives unfavourable answers to questions posed during examination in chief, that party may not cross examine the witness but may still lead evidence in contradiction.' ...
Hostile Witness - A witness whose testimony is not favorable to the party who calls him/her as a witness. A hostile witness may be asked leading questions and may be cross examined by the party who calls him/her to the stand.
 See also: Witness, Court, Law, Public, State
  
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