1) v. short for "leading the witness," in which the attorney during a trial or deposition
asks questions in a form in which he/she puts words in the mouth of the witness
or suggests the answer. Leading is improper if the attorney is questioning a witness
called by that attorney and presumably friendly to the attorney's side of the case.
Thus, the opposing attorney will object that a question is "leading," and if so
the judge will sustain (uphold) the objection and prohibit the question in that
form. However, leading questions are permissible in cross-examination of a witness
called by the other party or if the witness is found to be hostile or adverse to
the position of the attorney conducting the questioning. 2) adj. referring to a
question asked of a witness which suggests the answer.
See also adverse witness cross-examination hostile witness leading the witness
objection
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