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Cross and Direct Exam

Asked on Sep 05th, 2013 on Divorce - Massachusetts
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I am in a Divorce trial Plaintiff was just Direct by her attorney.. I am about to cross exam! Now when I am done can I ask Direct questions of the Plaintiff? or am I done after cross? Also My exhibit book is to be used for cross correct? Or can I use it for Direct questions?
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Family Law Attorney serving Longmeadow, MA
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Some judges have different ways of doing this, so you should talk to an attorney who has had a trial or evidentiary hearing before your judge.  Generally, each witness is called only once and allowed only a direct examination, cross examination, and then redirect examination. 
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2013 at 11:23 AM

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