Refreshing The Memory
Dictionary of Terms and Phrases Used in American or English Jurisprudence · Benjamin Vaughan Abbott · 1879
Dictionary of Terms and Phrases Used in American or English Jurisprudence
Is spoken of the act of a witness who, having forgotten details of the matter as to which he is testifying, consults his documents, memoranda, or books to bring the facts more distinctly to his recollection. This is allowable, within limits; provided the witness, after examination of the record, can swear from memory, — not merely by restating the record.