impeachment

Rebuttal and Impeachment Witnesses

Rebuttal and Impeachment Witnesses

The law does not require the impossible. Rebuttal and impeachment evidence is often introduced to address unexpected evidence presented by the opposing party, and the nature of rebuttal testimony makes it impractical to mandate prior disclosure. Courts have consistently held that rebuttal and impeachment witnesses need not be endorsed or disclosed in advance, as the evidence they provide is contingent on the developments during the trial.