CPLR 4514 · Article 45. Evidence
Impeachment of witness by prior inconsistent statement
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Rule 4514. Impeachment of witness by prior inconsistent statement. In addition to impeachment in the manner permitted by common law, any party may introduce proof that any witness has made a prior statement inconsistent with his testimony if the statement was made in a writing subscribed by him or was made under oath.
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