Leading Question

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Meaning of Leading Question

A question which suggests to the witness the answer which the party examining desires him to give. Generally, a party is not allowed to ask leading questions of his own witnesses, unless the questions and answers relate to matters not in dispute . A leading question, however, can, and is frequently put in crossexamination . The term has also been defined as a question capable of being answered by a simple yes or no. See Starks v state , 325 N. E.2d855, 163 Ind.App. 639.

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In practice. A question which puts into the witness’ mouth the words to be echoed back, or plainly suggests the answer which the interrogating party desires or expects. 164 111. App. 612; 7 Serg. & B. (Pa.) 171; 4 Wend. (N. Y.) 247. In that case the examiner is said to lead him to the answer. It la not always easy to determine what is or is not a leading question. These questions cannot, in general, be put to a witness in his examination in chief. 3 Bin. (Pa.) 130; 6 Bin. (Pa ) 483; 1 Phil. Ev. 221; 1 Starkie, Ev. 123. But, in an examination in chief, questions may be put to lead the mind of the witness to the subject of inquiry; and they are allowed when it appears the witness wishes to conceal the truth, or to favor the opposite party, or where, from the nature of the case, the mind of the witness cannot be directed to the subject of inquiry without a particular specification of such subject. 1 Campb. 43; 1 Starkie, 100. In cross-examinations, the examiner has generally the right to put leading questions. 1 Starkie, Ev. 132; 3 Chit. Prac. 892; Rose. Civ. Ev. 94; 3 Bouv. Inst, notes 3203, 3204.

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One which virtually instructs a witness how to answer or puts into his mouth word to be echoed back; one which suggest to the witness the answer desired. Ordinarily prohibited on direct examination, although allowed on cross-examination.

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Meaning of Leading Question in the U.S. Legal System

Definition of Leading Question published by the National Association for Court Management: A question that suggests the answer desired of the witness. A party generally may not ask one’s own witness leading questions. Leading questions may be asked only of hostile witnesses and on crossexamination.

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