That he who has failed to prove one charge shall not be allowed to give evidence to another.
So, too, it seemed good that as often as many crimes were laid to clerics by their accusers, and one of the first examined could not be proved, [484] they should not be allowed to go on giving evidence on the other counts.
Ancient Epitome of Canon CXXX.
He who makes many accusations and proves nothing [is not to give witness].
Canon CXXXI. (Greek CXXXII.)
Who should be allowed to give evidence.
They who are forbidden to be admitted as accusers are not to be allowed to appear as witnesses, nor any that the accuser may bring from his own household. And none shall be admitted to give witness under fourteen years of age.
Notes.
Ancient Epitome of Canon CXXXI.
And whoso is not past fourteen years of age [is not to give witness]. An accuser is not to produce witnesses from his own house.
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