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Litigation

Sep. 30, 2003

Hammering Home Points Through Cross-Examination

Column - Trial Strategy - By A. Barry Cappello - Litigators, especially those without a lot of experience, often fail to get the most from cross-examinations. They either lack the confidence to go in for the kill - afraid that strong questioning might raise objections from opposing counsel, causing a court rebuke in front of the jury - or they are satisfied with an answer from a witness that is too subtle to be of value.

        Column
        
        Trial Strategy
        
        By A. Barry Cappello
        
        Litigators, especially those w...

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