Behalf
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Anderson (1889)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Benefit, support, defence, or advantage.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A witness testifies on "behalf" of the party who calls him, notwithstanding his evidence proves to be adverse to that party's case. Richerson v. Stern-burg, 65 111. 274. See, further, 12 Q. B. 693; 18 Q. B. 512.
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
See Interest, 3 (1). A witness called by a party testifies " in his behalf " though he testifies against his interest. ^