Lesson 9

Question 1

Direct Examination

Answer 1

During direct examination, an attorney is limited to questions that call for a specific answer from the witness.

Question 2

Leading Question

Answer 2

Counsel cannot phrase questions to a friendly witness in such a way as to suggest to the eyewitness the answer the attorney desires.

Question 3

Cross Examination

Answer 3

Cross-examination is limited to matters to which the witness testified under direct examination.

Question 4

Argumentative

Answer 4

The purpose of an argumentative question is to persuade the trier of fact rather than to elicit information.

Question 5

Compound

Answer 5

A question is compound if it contains two or more questions.

Question 6

Non-Responsive

Answer 6

A non-responsive answer goes beyond the scope of the question and includes subject matter not called for by the question.

Question 7

Assuming facts not in evidence

Answer 7

A question that assumes unproved facts to be true is objectionable as it seeks to bring unproved facts before the trier of fact.

Question 8

Impeachment

Answer 8

Impeachment involves intrinsic or extrinsic evidence aimed at discrediting the testimony of a witness.