28 U.S.C. § 1822

§1822. Competency of interested persons; share of penalties payable

Edition 2024

U.S.C. Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
28 U.S.C.

United States Code, 2024 Edition

Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE

PART V - PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 119 - EVIDENCE; WITNESSES

Sec. 1822 - Competency of interested persons; share of penalties payable

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§1822. Competency of interested persons; share of penalties payable

Any person interested in a share of any fine, penalty or forfeiture incurred under any Act of Congress, may be examined as a witness in any proceeding for the recovery of such fine, penalty or forfeiture by any party thereto. Such examination shall not deprive the witness of his share.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 950.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Based on section 644 of title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure, R.S. §5295.

Changes were made in phraseology.

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