# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 9. Witnesses

### Subtitle 1. Competence, Compellability, and Privilege

#### Section 9-117

It is not competent, in any case, for any party to the cause who has been examined therein as a witness, to corroborate his testimony when impeached by proof of his own declaration or statement made to third persons out of the presence and hearing of the adverse party.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)