Rhode Island General Laws 9-17-17. Cross-examination not a waiver of exception
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Where the testimony of a witness upon any subject, at any trial or hearing, is admitted by the court, and exception thereto is taken, the cross-examination of the witness upon the subject, by the party excepting thereto, shall not be considered a waiver of the exception.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 405¾; P.L. 1909, ch. 418, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 342, § 54; G.L. 1938, ch. 537, § 19; G.L. 1956, § 9-17-17.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-17-17
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.