Principle

EVIDENCE LAW – Witnesses – Meaning and Effect of a Tainted Witness

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Relationship to the deceased does not taint a witness. The court must examine whether the witness has a personal purpose to serve. The principle applies to all witnesses. The court may still convict on the testimony of a relative if credible. The rule prevents automatic…

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