EVIDENCE #50 | Can a party recall a witness after case has closed ?

About this episode

This episode discusses the conditions under which a party can recall a witness after their case has closed and the court's discretion in such matters.

Can a party recall a witness after its case has been closed? This episode explains the court’s discretion to allow a witness to be recalled, the circumstances in which it may be permitted, and the limits imposed to prevent unfairness to the opposing party. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

People in this episode

Host: Dennis Chong

Topics covered

• witness recall
• court discretion
• legal proceedings
• unfairness
• case closure

Keywords

• witness
• recall
• court
• discretion
• legal
• unfairness
• case closed

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