Evidence (Scotland) Act 1840[1.] Witnesses admissible notwithstanding relationship to party adducing them.2 Examination in initialibus may be dispensed with.3 Presence in court not to disqualify witnesses in certain cases. 4 Examination of witnesses by the parties against whom they are produced.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evidence (Scotland) Act 18401840 CHAPTER 59 3 and 4 VictAn Act for the Amendment of the Law of Evidence in Scotland.[7th August 1840]