If someone is called as a witness in a court case, they cannot refuse to answer a question just because the answer might show that they owe money or could be sued. Being worried about a civil lawsuit is not a good enough reason to stay quiet on the witness stand.
491.210. not excused from testifying, when. — No in a case shall be excused from ing a question relevant to the , on the ground that the answer to such question may tend to establish the fact that such witness owes a debt or is otherwise subject to a .
(RSMo 1939 § 1896)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1732; 1919 § 5419; 1909 § 6363
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