waiver by testifying
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 318 U.S. 189 - Johnson v. United States · 1943Most cited · 1,213 citing opinions
His 'voluntary offer of testimony upon any fact is a waiver as to all other relevant facts, because of the necessary connection between all.
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