BSA Section 144 — Cross-examination of person called to produce a document

Summary

A person who is summoned to produce a document does not become a witness simply by producing that document. Because of this, that person cannot be cross-examined unless and until they are formally called as a witness in the case.

Official Text

A person summoned to produce a document does not become a witness by the mere fact that he produces it, and cannot be cross-examined unless and until he is called as a witness.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• IEA §139 — Cross-examination of person called to produce a document