Section 23.78 Past Recollection Recorded

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H. (§23.78) Past Recollection Recorded

Witnesses are permitted to refresh their memories by looking at almost anything either before or while testifying. This is called present recollection refreshed. Watson v. Meredith Dev. Co., 410 S.W.2d 338, 340–42 (Mo. App. E.D. 1966). If the witness’s memory cannot be revived, however, a party may wish to introduce a memorandum that the witness made at or near the time of the event. City of Kansas City ex rel. Jennings v. Integon Indem. Corp., 857 S.W.2d 233, 236–37...