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A witness who: refuses to testify in support of the people who called them; or testifies in a way which differs from their previous statement.
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Another (archaic) name for a will.
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To question a witness for the other side in a case.
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The evidence that a witness gives in court.
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The value of a fixed asset, such as a building or machine, as recorded in an organisation's books. It is usually the amount paid for the asset less an amount for depreciation.
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Evidence given in court of something said to the witness by another person.
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Capable of more than one meaning. When a statement's meaning is not clear because it is capable of more than one meaning, it contains an ambiguity.
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Extra pages to change a valid will which needs a minor alteration. The codicil must be signed and witnessed and then be attached to the will.
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A witness who gives evidence which damages the case of the side which asked the witness to testify for them.
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An expert in a particular field who is called to give an opinion in a court case.
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Someone who: watches a signature being put on a document, and then signs as well to verify the signature's authenticity; or attends court to testify about events they know about. To witness a document is to watch it being signed and then add your own signature and name, address and occupation.
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A person appointed by the Lord Chancellor to administer (manage) the swearing of oaths.
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To give evidence.
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Doing something to interfere with the justice system (such as misleading the court or intimidating witnesses).
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To sign to witness a signature on a document.
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A statement, by a witness, made under oath.
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To solemnly promise to tell the truth in court or solemnly promise to tell the truth in an affidavit or confirm a decision made by a lower court, or allow a contract to continue even though it could have been cancelled because it was fundamentally breached.