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Leading question

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leading question

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Inconclusive

Not conclusive leading to no conclusion not closing or settling a point in debate or a doubtful question as evidence is

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question

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Cross-examination

may be cross-examined as to any of the issues in the cause. As to theform of the cross-examination, leading questions are allowed, which is not the case in examination in chief. The questions must be relevant to … he is sworn, the other party may cross-examine him, although the party who has called him put no question at all to him. Some times questions in cross-examination are allowed by the judge after re-examination. See RE-EXAMINATION.

Question of law arising out of such order

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witness

[sought to have his witness declared an adverse witness subject to impeachment] called also hostile witness see also leading question at question alibi witness : a witness upon whom a criminal defendant relies in establishing an alibi char·ac·ter

cross-examination

witness's credibility. Anything exceeding these limits is permissible at the court's discretion. Rule 611 also states that “ordinarily leading questions should be permitted on cross-examination.” cross-examine vb cross-examiner n … credibility. Anything exceeding these limits is permissible at the court's discretion. Rule 611 also states that “ordinarily leading questions should be permitted on cross-examination.” cross-examine vb cross-examiner n

direct examination

: the first examination of a witness by the party calling the witness compare cross-examination, redirect examination NOTE: Leading questions are not allowed on direct examination unless the witness is shown to be hostile. … the first examination of a witness by the party calling the witness compare cross-examination, redirect examination NOTE: Leading questions are not allowed on direct examination unless the witness is shown to be hostile.

identify

identify -fied -fy·ing 1 : to consider as united or associated (as in interests or principles) [can ask leading questions of a witness who is identified with an adverse party] 2 : to establish the identity of … -fied -fy·ing 1 : to consider as united or associated (as in interests or principles) [can ask leading questions of a witness who is identified with an adverse party] 2 : to establish the identity of [ing

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