Material Witness
(n) Material witness is the person who can give worthy information or significant evidence about the subject matter of the law suit, which have important bearing on the outcome of the trial. Eg. Eye witness of the incident.
material witness
n. a person who apparently has information about the subject matter of a lawsuit or criminal prosecution which is significant enough to affect the outcome of the case or trial.
material witness: person whose testimony on some issue has been judicially determined as relevant and substantial ...
Material witness
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: a witness whose testimony is necessary for trial and whose presence may sometimes be secured by the state by subpoena, custody, or recognizance
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Expert Witness A person who, through education or experience, has developed skill or knowledge on a particular subject, so that he or she may form an opinion that will assist the trier of fact. Material Witness A person who has ...
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Material witness In criminal trial, a witness whose testimony is crucial to either the defense or prosecution. Witness to will One who has attested the will by subscribing his name thereto.
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