Cap. 12 Art. 577Witnesses to be examined viva voce.

(1) Save as otherwise provided in this Code, the witnesses shall be examined in open court at the trial of the action and viva voce.

(2) Witnesses may not be assisted or advised by any person.

(3) Witnesses shall be sworn previously to their examination, and the oath shall, unless the law provides otherwise, be administered to them by the registrar.