Section 39 — Evidence Act 1995 (NSW)

Limits on re-examination

On re-examination—
(a) a witness may be questioned about matters arising out of evidence given by the witness in cross-examination, and
(b) other questions may not be put to the witness unless the court gives leave.

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Related sections

s 36 — Person may be examined without subpoena or other process
s 37 — Leading questions
s 38 — Unfavourable witnesses
s 40 — Witness called in error
s 41 — Improper questions
s 42 — Leading questions

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