interested witness
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From 27 U.S. 186 - Le Roy Bayard Co v. George Johnson · 1829Most cited · 7 citing opinions
The general rule of law, in relation to witnesses who are interested in the event of the cause, goes no farther than to exclude them from giving evidence in favour of that party to whom their interest inclines them. If they stand, in point of interest, indifferent between the litigating parties, or if they testify against their interest, the reason of the rule which excludes their testimony, no longer exists.