§ Sec. 24-9-85. What credit to impeached witness; question for jury

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§ 24-9-85. What credit to impeached witness; question for jury

(a) When a witness shall be successfully contradicted as to a material matter, his credit as to other matters shall be for the jury. The credit to be given a witness's testimony where impeached for general bad character or for contradictory statements out of court shall be for the jury to determine.

(b) If a witness shall willfully and knowingly swear falsely, his testimony shall be disregarded entirely, unless corroborated by circumstances or other unimpeached evidence.