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A witness should not allow the cross-examiner to misconstrue their evidence. If a question is unclear, the witness should ask for clarification. Only the question asked should be answered and additional information should not be volunteered. It is okay if the witness does not know the answer to a question; the witness should not guess the answer. | A witness should not allow the cross-examiner to misconstrue their evidence. If a question is unclear, the witness should ask for clarification. Only the question asked should be answered and additional information should not be volunteered. It is okay if the witness does not know the answer to a question; the witness should not guess the answer. | ||
'''NOTE:''' Parties must not speak to their witnesses after cross-examination and before or during re-examination about the evidence or issues in the case without the court’s permission (''[http://canlii.ca/t/1f6s8 R. v Montgomery]'', 1998 CanLII 3014 (BCSC)). If such a discussion occurs, the witness’ evidence may be tainted and the court may not believe it. | :'''NOTE:''' Parties must not speak to their witnesses after cross-examination and before or during re-examination about the evidence or issues in the case without the court’s permission (''[http://canlii.ca/t/1f6s8 R. v Montgomery]'', 1998 CanLII 3014 (BCSC)). If such a discussion occurs, the witness’ evidence may be tainted and the court may not believe it. | ||
=== 8. Re-Examination === | === 8. Re-Examination === | ||
