timothyagriswoldNov 1, 20221 min readGeneral Law TopicsTexas Rules of Evidence Rule 605Rule 605. Judge’s Competency as a Witness The presiding judge may not testify as a witness at the trial. A party need not object to...
timothyagriswoldNov 1, 20221 min readGeneral Law TopicsTexas Rules of Evidence Rule 604Rule 604. Interpreter An interpreter must be qualified and must give an oath or affirmation to make a true translation. History: Added...
timothyagriswoldNov 1, 20221 min readGeneral Law TopicsTexas Rules of Evidence Rule 603Rule 603. Oath or Affirmation to Testify Truthfully Before testifying, a witness must give an oath or affirmation to testify...
timothyagriswoldNov 1, 20221 min readGeneral Law TopicsTexas Rules of Evidence Rule 602Rule 602. Need for Personal Knowledge A witness may testify to a matter only if evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding...
timothyagriswoldNov 1, 20223 min readGeneral Law TopicsTexas Rules of Evidence Rule 601Rule 601. Competency to Testify in General; “Dead Man’s Rule” (a) In General. Every person is competent to be a witness unless these...
timothyagriswoldNov 1, 20222 min readGeneral Law TopicsTexas Rules of Evidence Rule 1009Rule 1009. Translating a Foreign Language Document (a) Submitting a Translation. A translation of a foreign language document is...