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Legal Terms - Adverse Witness
An adverse witness is one who provides testimony that is unfavorable to the side who summoned them. If the witness is not considered a hostile witness, his
The credibility of an individual cannot be undermined by the party who is accusing them, however they are allowed to present contradicting evidence. If, on the other hand, the witness is considered uncooperative, the party who summoned them may be permitted to present proof of a prior statement made by the witness that contradicts their current testimony.
An adverse witness is one who provides testimony that is unfavorable to the side who summoned them. If the witness is not considered a hostile witness, his
The credibility of an individual cannot be undermined by the party who is accusing them, however they are allowed to present contradicting evidence. If, on the other hand, the witness is considered uncooperative, the party who summoned them may be permitted to present proof of a prior statement made by the witness that contradicts their current testimony.
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