Witness

Witness in United Kingdom

Witness

Introduction to Witness

Witness, in law, in the United Kingdom and the United States, a term used to designate either a person who testifies or gives evidence in a judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding or someone who attests to or is present at the execution of a legal instrument such as a deed, an affidavit, or a will (see Will, in law).” (1)

Resources

Notes and References

  • Information about Witness in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia
  • Guide to Witness

    Definition of Witness

    A witness to an incident or event.


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