All objection scenarios
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Witness gives a speech instead of answering
Cross-examination of the petitioner in a support hearing.
Hearing transcript
- 01Q:Did you receive the May first support payment — yes or no?
- 02A:Well, you have to understand the context, because for years now the respondent has been doing this thing where he changes the amount and times them differently and I think that's because his accountant told him —
Question
What objection do you make?