The Competence and Compellability of Witnesses

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The Competence and Compellability of Witnesses

The competence and compellability of a witness should not be confused with the possible privileges which he might claim. Cowen & Carter 1 explain as follows: 'A competent witness is a person whom the law allows a party to ask. but not to compel, to evidence. A compellable witness is a perso...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	De Vos, Wouter
Format:	Book Chapter
Published:	2016
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/5235

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