Answer by Stilez for Force person on stand to only say, yes or no, legal?
Well, a witness swears to tell the "whole" truth, not just "the truth". It may be that yes/no simply does not, from a witness perspective, capture the "whole truth" of their testimony on the point. A...
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There are a number of manipulative things that an attorney can do (on cross-examination, to an opposing witness): badgering, leading, and limiting testimony to yes-no responses. The ABA describes...
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This is a question of civil procedure more so than law. The customs and practices of civil procedure are established by legal precedent, not laws made by legislatures.In general, a witness can answer a...
View ArticleForce person on stand to only say, yes or no, legal?
I've searched and have been unable to find the answer to this. It's a pretty basic question and something you see a lot in USA crime/law dramas. A person takes the stand under oath, under examination...
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