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Counsel calls a witness who was not disclosed in discovery
Custody trial. The petitioner did not include the children's pediatrician on the witness list exchanged in discovery.
Hearing transcript
- 01ATTORNEY:Your Honor, the petitioner now calls Dr. Patel, the children's pediatrician.
Question
What objection should you make?
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