Re-Direct Examination
/ˌriː.dɪˈrɛkt ɪgˈzæmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Follow-up questioning of a witness by the party who called the witness, conducted after cross-examination to clarify or rebut issues raised.
The attorney conducted a re-direct examination to address the inconsistencies revealed during cross-examination.
Forms
- re-direct examinations
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Commentary
Re-direct examination is typically limited to matters raised during cross-examination and aims to rehabilitate the witness's credibility.
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