2025 California Code
Evidence Code - EVID
DIVISION 6 - WITNESSES
CHAPTER 5 - Method and Scope of Examination
ARTICLE 2 - Examination of Witnesses
Section 773.

Universal Citation:
CA Ev Code § 773 (2025)
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773. (a) A witness examined by one party may be cross-examined upon any matter within the scope of the direct examination by each other party to the action in such order as the court directs.

(b) The cross-examination of a witness by any party whose interest is not adverse to the party calling him is subject to the same rules that are applicable to the direct examination.

(Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

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