In what circumstances will the trial judge determine the credibility of the witnesses?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Beverly Hills Thrift and Loan v. Western Dredging & Const. Co., 12 Cal.Rptr. 107, 190 Cal.App.2d 298 (Cal. App. 1961):
In a claim presented as in this case the trial judge [190 Cal.App.2d 303] determines the credibility of the witnesses. As stated in Watwood v. Steur, 89 Cal.App.2d 620, at page 624, 201 P.2d 460, at page 462:
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