Which of the Following Is True About Cross-Examination of a Plaintiff's

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about cross-examination of a plaintiff's witness in a trial?

• A) Cross-examination is conducted by the plaintiff's attorney only, and can cover any matters relevant to the case.
• B) Cross-examination is conducted by the plaintiff's attorney only, and can cover only matters that were brought up during the discovery process.
• C) Cross-examination is conducted by the defendant's attorney only, and can cover any matters relevant to the case.
• D) Depending generally on which side called the witness, cross-examination is conducted by either the defendant's attorney or the plaintiff's attorney, and can cover only matters that were brought up in the direct examination.
• E) Cross-examination is conducted by the defendant's attorney only, and can cover only matters that were brought up during the discovery process.

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