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After re-examination of a witness, the adverse party has:

Re-examination ordinarily explains matters raised in cross-examination. If the court permits a new matter to be introduced in re-examination, the adverse party may further…

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After re-examination of a witness, the adverse party has:

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Re-examination ordinarily explains matters raised in cross-examination. If the court permits a new matter to be introduced in re-examination, the adverse party may further cross-examine on that matter. It does not confer a fresh unrestricted cross-examination of the whole case.

Current law: BSA section 143 retains the new-matter rule.

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