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Section 773

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California Code › Code evid › Division 6 › Chapter 5 › Article 2 › Section 773

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(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.

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