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How will I give my evidence?

If you have made an affidavit, the person or lawyer who asked you to come to Court will ask questions to confirm your name, address and the content of your affidavit.

If your evidence is not in an affidavit, you will give it by answering questions.

Sometimes, even when a witness’s evidence is in affidavit form, a lawyer or person involved in a case may ask the Judge if they can ask you questions
about a topic which is not covered, or covered properly, in the affidavit.

In this case, your evidence will also be presented through questions and answers.

Sometimes, the lawyer or person who first called you to give evidence may ask to re-examine you to clarify the evidence which you gave.

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arrow Do I have to stay in Court after giving evidence?
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