§151. Oaths A person to whom an oath is administered shall hold up his hand unless he believes that an oath administered in that form is not binding, and then it may be administered in a form believed by him to be binding. One believing any other than the Christian religion may be sworn according […]
§152. Affirmation Persons conscientiously scrupulous of taking an oath may affirm as follows: “I affirm under the pains and penalties of perjury,” which affirmation is of the same force and effect as an oath.
§153. Testimony to be taken orally in open court In all civil actions the testimony of witnesses shall be taken orally in open court, unless otherwise provided by rule.
§154. Impeaching of own witness When a party either nominal or real or the husband or wife of a party is used as a witness by an adverse party, testimony may be introduced by such adverse party to contradict or discredit him.
§155. Refusal to answer When a witness in court refuses to answer such questions as the court allows to be put, he shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100 or by imprisonment for not more than 3 months.
