A witness who does not wish to testify in a court action; with the permission of the court, can be treated as a hostile witness which gives the attorney's much more leeway in questioning them. In...
Yes, It is vital that the court gets the correct information to solve the case otherwise the outcome could be wrong. Even if it means testifying against someone you love. If the Relative is your...
A person who testifies against you is often called a "perjurer" or "liar." (wink)
The opposing party's witnesses are generally called to testify against you. If you are being tried criminally,...