Evidence: Testimonial Evidence: Witnesses: Form of Witness Examination: Leading Questions
- Form of Witness Examination: Leading Questions: A question is leading when the form of the question suggests the answer. Leading questions are generally not allowed on direct examination, but are allowed on cross examination.
- Leading questions are permitted on direct examination in 4 situations:
- Preliminary introductory matters
- Youthful or forgetful witness
- Hostile witness
- Adverse party – or someone under control of adverse party