BACK TO BASICS MONDAY: WHEN CAN A WITNESS BE EXCLUDED FROM THE COURT HEARING?

April 20, 2026 · by · in Advocacy, Applications, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content

In civil proceedings witnesses are commonly present throughout an entire action. On occasions a request is made that witnesses be excluded.  There is little authority for the proposition that a court can exclude witnesses or guidance as to how the discretion should be exercised.

 

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