Form of The Question Asked

Question 1

Suggests the answer to the question. Not allowed during cross

Answer 1

Leading

Question 2

Multiple questions within one question

Answer 2

Compound question

Question 3

Too general, asks the witness to tell a story

Answer 3

Narrative

Question 4

Challenging, arguing with, or badgering the witness

Answer 4

Argumentative

Question 5

Question has already been asked

Answer 5

Asked and Answered

Question 6

Question is not clear or understandable, cannot be understood what the question is asking.

Answer 6

Vague and Ambiguous

Question 7

Witness did not answer the question

Answer 7

Non-responsive

Question 8

When a witness is asked to speculate about something, rather than to testify about what they know for sure

Answer 8

Speculation

Question 9

When a lawyer is making an argument rather than asking a question OR when a witness is giving an opinion rather than stating facts

Answer 9

Improper Argument

Question 10

When a witness makes multiple statements in a single answer

Answer 10

Compound Statement

Question 11

When a witness is asked to testify about the contents of a document, rather than introducing the document itself as evidence

Answer 11

Best Evidence