Evidence is not admissible to contradict answers given by a witness to questions put in cross-examination which concern collateral matters, ie matters which go merely to credit but which are otherwise irrelevant to the issues in the case.
Citations:
(1852) 8 Exch 247
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Regina v Somers CACD 2-Dec-1998
The defendant appealed a conviction for theft from his employer. There were burglaries in circumstances which suggested help from within the company. The defendant now appealed the non-admission of evidence showing a co-worker had been soliciting . .
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Evidence
Updated: 06 December 2022; Ref: scu.182087
