Section 10.4 Impeachment of Party’s Own Witness

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B. (§10.4) Impeachment of Party’s Own Witness

“A party calling an adverse party as a witness may contradict that person’s testimony, but may not directly impeach the witness’ credibility except with the witness’ prior inconsistent statements.” Waters v. Barbe, 812 S.W.2d 753, 757 (Mo. App. W.D. 1991) (citation omitted); see also State v. Turner, 801 S.W.2d 396, 400 (Mo. App. E.D. 1990); Giles v. Riverside Transp., Inc., 266 S.W.3d 290, 295 (Mo. App. W.D. 2008). Three reasons have been given for the...

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