Section 11 Canadian Evidence Act
Section 11 Canadian Evidence Act 1985 is about Cross-examination as to previous oral statements. It is under Witnesses of Part I of the act. The Evidence Act of Canada is an Act respecting witnesses and evidence.
Cross-examination as to previous oral statements
Where a witness, on cross-examination as to a former statement made by him relative to the subject-matter of the case and inconsistent with his present testimony, does not distinctly admit that he did make the statement, proof may be given that he did in fact make it, but before that proof can be given the circumstances of the supposed statement, sufficient to designate the particular occasion, shall be mentioned to the witness, and he shall be asked whether or not he did make the statement.
See also:
– Section 10 Canadian Evidence Act (Cross-examination as to previous statements)
– Section 9 Canadian Evidence Act (Adverse witnesses)