AUTHORITY: Implementing the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act [430 ILCS 75] and the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Repairer Regulation Act [225 ILCS 203] and authorized by Section 16 of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act [430 ILCS 75/16] and Section 25 of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Repairer Regulation Act [225 ILCS 203/25].BOARD OF BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL RULES
a) Any party or witness may be called as an adverse witness. In such a case, examination of the witness will be allowed as if under cross-examination.
b) Upon a showing that a witness was called in good faith, and that the party calling the adverse witness is surprised by the testimony, examination of the witness may proceed as if under cross-examination, and the testimony of the witness may be impeached by prior statements or otherwise.