MT Fun Facts
How long is a cross-examination supposed to be?
7 minutes
What's the defendant's first name?
Devon
Compound question
Single inquiry that combines two or more separate questions
What side is Mari on this year?
Defense
What is pre-trial?
A conference between the 4 competing attorneys and the judge to clarify reminders before the trial?
Who are the expert witnesses?
1. Morgan Dupont
2. Drew Prestige
Lack of foundation
Skipping the essential background/groundwork/facts in a testimony or piece of evidence evidence
What was Mari's position in her first year on the team (sophomore)?
Legal aid
Does a team win based on who, realistically, wins the case, or on performance & points?
Performance & points
Who has the shortest affidavit?
Georgie Hart
Speculation
The question calls for the witness to speculate or the witness is speculating about a fact or event that they don’t have personal knowledge about
What was the name of Mari's first witness role? / Bonus: What side?
Dr. Alex Delani
(Bonus: Plaintiff)
What side competed against Oratory in the Union County Finals 2024? / Bonus: Who were the lawyers?
Defense
Bonus: Jacquelyn & Colette
How many brainrot definitions are in the Slang Dictionary?
26
Argumentative
Line of questioning is attacking the witness, pressuring them to agree with counsel’s interpretation of events rather than allowing the witness to testify
Does Mari prefer direct or cross?
Direct
What firm does Mr. Garde work for?
McCarter & English, LLC
What was the restaurant that Elliot went to?
Thunder Burger
More prejudicial than probative
The court may exclude relevant evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by unfair prejudice
What position(s) did Mari try out for last year?
Witness