Redirect Examination
/rɪˈdɪrɛkt ɪgˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A stage in legal examination where a party re-interviews their own witness to clarify or rebut issues raised during cross-examination.
After cross-examination, the attorney conducted a redirect examination to address inconsistencies.
Forms
- redirect examinations
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Commentary
Redirect examination is typically narrower in scope than direct examination, limited to topics raised during cross-examination.
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