Noun
(law) the initial questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness
Source: WordNetA court may only give leave to a party to recall a witness to give evidence about a matter adduced by another party if the second party's testimony contradicts evidence given by the original witness on direct examination. Source: Internet
After the direct examination, other attorneys in attendance have an opportunity to cross-examine the witness. Source: Internet
During direct examination by his defense attorney, Thomas Waldeck, Sidders said he had been upstairs in his and Roger’s bedroom when Rogers told him Shilt wanted to talk to him downstairs. Source: Internet
During direct examination, Harms said he and a senior agent with the ATF drove to Delgado’s home in an unmarked ATF car. Source: Internet
Lubet, Steven; Modern Trial Advocacy, NITA, New York, NY 2004 pp. 45 et. seq. ISBN 1556818866 Each direct examination is integrated with the overall case strategy through either a theme and theory or, with more advanced strategies, a line of effort. Source: Internet
The attorney who has ordered the deposition begins questioning of the deponent (this is referred to as " direct examination " or "direct" for short). Source: Internet