The type/form of questions used on direct examination
What are short, open-ended questions?
100
How quickly you should be able to turn to any evidence
What is 15 seconds?
100
Hearsay evidence is a statement that was made other than by a witness while testifying at the hearing and that is offered to prove this
What is the truth of the matter stated?
100
UCSB
What is a gaucho?
200
"You had a great marriage with the decedent, didn't you?" Is an example of this type of question, never to be used on direct examination.
What is a leading question?
200
The objection raised when an expert testifies about any issue they did not previously testify about
What is beyond the scope of the deposition?
200
The proffering attorney can only ask the expert substantively about this evidence
What are items admitted into evidence?
200
SJSU
What is a Spartan?
300
This type of witness should be called at the start of the case-in-chief to show the weak positions of your opponent, to impeach, and to elicit favorable testimony
What is an adverse witness?
300
During cross-exam of an expert, asking questions relating to inadmissible information can lead to this
What is opening the door?
300
Scientific evidence that is
a) Generally accepted method within relevant scientific community
b)Presented by a properly qualified expert
c)Follows proper scientific procedures
is used in this jurisdiction
What is California?
300
University of Maine
What is Bananas the Bear?
400
The language of the question used in order to authenticate a document
Is this a true and correct copy? OR Does this fairly and accurately depict...?
400
Hearing held to determine if an expert is qualified to testify about specific matters
What is a 402 hearing? OR What is a preliminary fact hearing?
400
Police reports, OSHA reports, and any other investigative reports are inadmissible because of this rule
What is hearsay?
400
Georgetown
What is Jack the Bulldog?
500
a) preparing a document in the regular course of business
b) making the document near the time of the event
c) proving the identity and mode of preparation of the document
d) the sources, method, and time of preparation indicate trustworthiness
are requirements for this hearsay exception
What are the requirements to meet the business record exception to hearsay?
500
Unlike lay witnesses, experts can rely on this type of material
What is inadmissible material?
500
One of the 5 ways to read/play a deposition in court
What is for impeachment, unavailability of a witness, adverse party deposition, over 150 miles away, an expert based on stipulations?