Difference between revisions of "Leading question"
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| − | A leading question is a question that suggests the answer desired of the witness. A party generally may not ask one's own witness leading questions. Leading questions may be asked only of hostile witnesses and on cross-examination. [[category:legal terms]] | + | A '''leading question''' is a question that suggests the answer desired of the [[witness]]. A party generally may not ask one's own witness leading questions. Leading questions may be asked only of hostile witnesses and on cross-examination. [[category:legal terms]] |
Revision as of 19:29, August 28, 2007
A leading question is a question that suggests the answer desired of the witness. A party generally may not ask one's own witness leading questions. Leading questions may be asked only of hostile witnesses and on cross-examination.