direct examination

direct examination. The first questioning of a witness in a trial or other proceeding, conducted by the party who called the witness to testify. — Often shortened to direct. — Also termed examination-in-chief. Cf. CROSS-EXAMINATION N; REDIRECT EXAMINATION. [Cases: Witnesses 224–245. C.J.S. Witnesses §§ 390–394, 396–401, 403–423, 436.]

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