CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Method of Exam: Cross-Exam
......Adverse Witnesses
.........In General
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Adverse witness may be called as witness and examined as if on cross-exam by other party.

Purpose and scope of adverse witness provision; should be liberally construed.

Party in civil action may be examined by adverse party as if under cross-exam; extent of cross-exam lies within court's discretion.

Right to cross-examine adverse witnesses with reason to cooperate with government strong; co-Ds' understanding of plea bargains relevant and important.