What Helps Ensure That the Opposing Party Cannot Use Cross-Examination

question 54

Multiple Choice

What helps ensure that the opposing party cannot use cross-examination of the witness to direct the jury's attention to other issues not raised by the party calling the witness?

• A) scope of direct rule
• B) M'Naghten rule
• C) Daubert test
• D) rules of evidence

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