Pennsylvania law Section 5935 allows parties in civil cases to compel adverse witnesses to testify under cross-examination, making them fully competent witnesses. It also permits co-participants to become witnesses based on cross-examination, regardless of whether topics were previously discussed. Section 5936 addresses the use of depositions for medical testimony, allowing physicians to provide evidence via oral depositions.
It allows parties to compel adverse witnesses to testify under cross-examination and makes them fully competent witnesses on relevant matters.
Yes, when cross-examined under Section 5935, co-defendants or co-plaintiffs can become fully competent witnesses regarding relevant matters.
Section 5936 allows physicians licensed to practice medicine to provide medical testimony through oral depositions.
Witnesses are subject to the rules of evidence, but once cross-examined, they become fully competent to testify on all relevant matters.