In pleading. Formal words used in pleadings by way of traverse, particularly by way of special traverse, importing an express denial of some matter of fact alleged in a previous pleading. Steph. PI. 168, 169, 179, 180. … [Read more...]

(A) A person who has witnessed something that is relevant and has probative value in determining the outcome of the case. A witness is a person who testifies under oath, either at a deposition or a trial, and provides a direct recollection of events or expert testimony about a subject. When witnessing another person singing a document the witness may sign the document and … [Read more...]

Scotch law. He who has attested a deed or other writing. 2. When witnesses attest a deed without knowing the grantor, and seeing him subscribe, or bearing him own his subscription, and the deed happens to be forged, the witnesses are declared accessory to forgery. … [Read more...]

The chair that rests upon the raised area on the side of the judge's bench, next to the jury box, where a witness gives testimony under oath. … [Read more...]

Old English language meaning bear witness to the following or take notice. Usually used to say persons named and signed a document witnessed the signators affixing their signature to a document. … [Read more...]