What is a witness statement?

Explain how it is used.


A witness statement is a written statement that documents what the witness said during an interview. It identifies the witness, the incident, and the details and facts disclosed during the interview, and it also includes an attestation clause. The statement should be signed by the witness. While witness statements are generally not admissible as evidence, they are useful in court for impeaching a witness who contradicts what he previously said or for refreshing a witness's memory.

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What is the difference between an exclusive and a nonexclusive license??

What will be an ideal response?

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By filing a motion under Rule 37, a party is asking the court to issue an order

A) in limine B) to dismiss C) to compel discovery D) for summary judgment

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Owner is to possessor as ________ is to ________

A) lessor; lessee B) vendor; vendee C) landholder; possessor D) owner; landholder

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