{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"778","citation":"Evid. Code, § 778","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>After a witness has been excused from giving further testimony in the action, he cannot be recalled without leave of the court. Leave may be granted or withheld in the court’s discretion.</p>","text":"After a witness has been excused from giving further testimony in the action, he cannot be recalled without leave of the court. Leave may be granted or withheld in the court’s discretion.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/examination-of-witnesses-778","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}