This section is from the book "Popular Law Library Vol11 Common Law Pleading, Code Pleading, Federal Procedure, Evidence", by Albert H. Putney. Also available from Amazon: Popular Law-Dictionary.
It is no objection to the reading in evidence of a deposition that the witness whose deposition was taken is within the jurisdiction of the court, or that he is in the court-room, at the time of trial. Nor will the opposing side be permitted to put such witness on the stand and cross-examine him as to the matters testified to in his direct examination when the deposition was taken. The opponent had the opportunity of cross-examining the witness then, and he cannot be per-
11 Everingham vs. Lord, 19 Ill.
App., 665; Scott vs. Bassett,
186 I11., 98; Whaler vs. Shields,
2 Scam. (I11.), 348. 12 King vs. Dale, 1 Scam. (I11.), 518. 13 Louisville N. A. & C. R. Co. vs.
Heilprin, 95 Ill. App., 402; mitted to do so now. He may, however, call him as his own witness, and may examine him generally, as well as touching the matters to which he testified in his deposition.15
Edelman vs. Gilmore, 75 Ill.. 367. 14 Indiana & I11. Southern Ry. Co. vs. Wilson, 77 I11. App., 603, citing Forsyth vs. Baxter, 2 Scam. (Ill.), 9.
 
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