Montana § 26-1-101 - General Definitions
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 26-1-101 — General Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-1-101. General Definitions
General definitions. (1) "Direct examination" is the first examination of a witness on a particular matter. "Cross-examination" is the examination of a witness by a party other than the direct examiner. (2) "Evidence" is the means of ascertaining in a judicial proceeding the truth respecting a question of fact, including but not limited to witness testimony, writings, physical objects, or other things presented to the senses. (3) A "leading question" is a question which suggests to the witness the answer which the examining party desires. (4) "Proof" is the establishment of a fact by evidence. (5) A "witness" is a person whose declaration under oath is received as evidence for any purpose, whether such declaration be made on oral examination or by deposition or affidavit.
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