{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"773","citation":"Evid. Code, § 773","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. WITNESSES [700. - 795.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Method and Scope of Examination [760. - 778.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-6/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Examination of Witnesses [765. - 778.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-6/chapter-5/article-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) A witness examined by one party may be cross-examined upon any matter within the scope of the direct examination by each other party to the action in such order as the court directs.</p><p>(b) The cross-examination of a witness by any party whose interest is not adverse to the party calling him is subject to the same rules that are applicable to the direct examination.</p>","text":"(a) A witness examined by one party may be cross-examined upon any matter within the scope of the direct examination by each other party to the action in such order as the court directs. (b) The cross-examination of a witness by any party whose interest is not adverse to the party calling him is subject to the same rules that are applicable to the direct examination.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/examination-of-witnesses-773","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}