Cross examination as to previous statements in writing. 148. A witness may be cross-examined as to previous statements made by him in writing or reduced into writing, and relevant to matters in question, without such writing being shown to him, or being proved; but, if it is intended to contradict him by the writing, his … Read more

Evidence as to matters in writing. 147. Any witness may be asked, while under examination, whether any contract, grant or other disposition of property, as to which he is giving evidence, was not contained in a document, and if he says that it was, or if he is about to make any statement as to … Read more

Leading questions. 146. (1) Any question suggesting the answer which the person putting it wishes or expects to receive, is called a leading question. (2) Leaing questions must not, if objected to by the adverse party, be asked in an examination-in-chief, or in a re-examination, except with the permission of the Court. (3) The Court … Read more