Narration
Leading Question
Hearsay
Firsthand Knowledge
Relevance
Opinion
A question which suggests the answer desired by the questioner. Close ended questions that elicit yes/no answers to a lawyer’s own witness.
Witnesses must have directly seen, heard, or experienced whatever it is they are testifying about.
Occurs when the witness provides more information than the question calls for.
The witness is being asked about a statement or observation which they didn’t personally experience and there is no chance to cross examine the person who actually did.
Questions and answers must relate to the subject matter of the case.
Unless a witness is a qualified as an expert in the appropriate field, the witness may not give an _____about matters relating to that field.
