{"data":{"id":"us-mt/26-1-101","jurisdiction":"us-mt","citation":"26-1-101","heading":"General definitions.","body":"(1) \"Direct examination\" is the first examination of a witness on a particular matter. \"Cross-examination\" is the examination of a witness by a party other than the direct examiner.\n(2) \"Evidence\" is the means of ascertaining in a judicial proceeding the truth respecting a question of fact, including but not limited to witness testimony, writings, physical objects, or other things presented to the senses.\n(3) A \"leading question\" is a question which suggests to the witness the answer which the examining party desires.\n(4) \"Proof\" is the establishment of a fact by evidence.\n(5) A \"witness\" is a person whose declaration under oath is received as evidence for any purpose, whether such declaration be made on oral examination or by deposition or affidavit.","path":["TITLE 26. EVIDENCE","CHAPTER 1. STATUTORY PROVISIONS ON EVIDENCE","Part 1. Definitions and Miscellaneous Provisions"],"source_url":"https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0260/chapter_0010/part_0010/section_0010/0260-0010-0010-0010.html","current_through":"Montana Code Annotated 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:19Z","sha256":"7c68056f337b22d3166809efeca645f900f9981cca047f8fcda6e8a9de72dc15","source_id":"us-mt","stale":false,"prev":"us-mt/25-40-121","next":"us-mt/26-1-102"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}