Question

Which of the following is not true about lawful questions that can be asked in a cross-examination?

A question to shake credit of witness Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B questions to test veracity of witness Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C question to discover who the witness is and his position in life Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D question to shake his credit and criminating him Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

S. 146. Questions lawful in cross-examination. –– When a witness is cross-examined, he may, in addition to the questions hereinbefore referred to, be asked any questions which tend–– (1) to test his veracity, (2) to discover who he is and what is his position in life, or (3) to shake his credit, by injuring his character, although the answer to such questions might tend directly or indirectly to criminate him or might expose or tend directly or indirectly to expose him to a penalty or forfeiture:

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