Mont. Code Ann. § 26-1-101
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26-1-101 General definitions
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26-1-101 . General definitions. (1) "Direct examination" is the first examination of a witness on a particular matter. "Cross-examination" is the examination of a witness by a party other than the direct examiner.
(2) "Evidence" is the means of ascertaining in a judicial proceeding the truth respecting a question of fact, including but not limited to witness testimony, writings, physical objects, or other things presented to the senses.
(3) A "leading question" is a question which suggests to the witness the answer which the examining party desires.
(4) "Proof" is the establishment of a fact by evidence.
(5) A "witness" is a person whose declaration under oath is received as evidence for any purpose, whether such declaration be made on oral examination or by deposition or affidavit.
(2) "Evidence" is the means of ascertaining in a judicial proceeding the truth respecting a question of fact, including but not limited to witness testimony, writings, physical objects, or other things presented to the senses.
(3) A "leading question" is a question which suggests to the witness the answer which the examining party desires.
(4) "Proof" is the establishment of a fact by evidence.
(5) A "witness" is a person whose declaration under oath is received as evidence for any purpose, whether such declaration be made on oral examination or by deposition or affidavit.
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