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Actually, the dialog would go like this: Q: But eventually you cancelled the credit card? A: Yes. Q: Despite your contractual obligation to pay? Defense cou
by UIUC_06 4y ago
Actually, the dialog would go like this:
Q: But eventually you cancelled the credit card?
A: Yes.
Q: Despite your contractual obligation to pay?
Defense counsel: Objection, your honor. Leading the witness.
Judge: sustained
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- morelisp 4y agoWatch fewer court shows please. This wouldn’t happen during a cross examination.
- synu 4y agoUsually at this point I believe the correct procedure is that someone shouts “I’m putting the whole system on trial” and then everyone is forced to acquiesce.
- UIUC_06 4y agoI've been to actual trials, and yes it does happen. You're right about one thing, though; it's much briefer. All the lawyer says is "Objection. Leading." They do it so much that they don't waste words like on TV.