After a witness has been excused from giving further testimony in the action, he cannot be recalled without leave of the court. Leave may be granted or withheld in the court’s discretion.
Cal. Evid. Code § 778
Examination of Witnesses
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case Tinsley v. Borg (1990)
Most recently applied in Tinsley v. Borg (January 1990)
Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.
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