Singapore legislation
Section 139
Section 139
Examination-in-chief, cross-examination and re-examination
(1)
The examination of a witness by the party who calls him or her is called his or her examination‑in‑chief.
(2)
The examination of a witness by the adverse party is called his or her cross‑examination.
(3)
Where a witness has been cross-examined and is then examined by the party who called him or her, such examination is called his or her re‑examination.