Reasonable grounds for imputations protect witnesses from speculative questioning while permitting inquiries supported by credible information. Questions conveying imputations against a witness require reasonable grounds for believing the allegation is well-founded. Speculative or random ... Summary
Reasonable grounds for imputations protect witnesses from speculative questioning while permitting inquiries supported by credible information.
Questions conveying imputations against a witness require reasonable grounds for believing the allegation is well-founded. Speculative or random accusations are not proper. Such grounds may arise from professional instructions or from court information supported by satisfactory reasons. Where nothing is known about a witness, an accusation made at random lacks a proper basis; however, unsatisfactory answers about the witness's lifestyle and means of living may justify further questioning.
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