Lawintermediate
Match each legal term regarding witness testimony to its correct definition: Terms: 1. Competency 2. Compellability 3. Contempt Definitions: A. Legal sanction or consequence for refusing to testify when lawfully required B. Legal capacity or fitness of a person to give evidence C. Legal obligation to attend court and give evidence
Answer
1-B, 2-C, 3-A
Explanation
These terms describe distinct stages and consequences. A witness must be competent before compulsion is appropriate; a compellable witness who refuses may be punished for contempt, as stated in the notes. **Key takeaway:** Fitness, obligation, and refusal-related sanctions are separate concepts. **Glossary:** Contempt: disobedience of or interference with a court’s authority, including refusal by a compellable witness as described in the notes.
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