adverse witness
- A witness called to testify in a court case by one party, but due to their responses, they appear to be unfavorable or hostile to that party's position. Following an attorney's request and a judge's agreement, this witness is declared as 'adverse' or 'hostile', allowing the attorney to probe or challenge their testimony similar to how they would in a cross-examination
- During the trial, it became clear that their key witness was an adverse witness as he started supporting the defendant's narrative.
- The attorney had to change strategies when the judge declared his star witness to be an adverse witness.
- The opposing counsel was surprised when the plaintiff's own witness turned out to be an adverse witness, benefiting the defense.
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