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Multistate Bar Examination Practice Question

During a civil trial for breach of contract, the defendant calls a witness to testify to their character for honesty. On cross-examination, the plaintiff's attorney asks the witness whether they are aware that the defendant was accused five years ago of forging financial documents. The defense objects to the question. How should the court rule?

  • The court should exclude the question because using specific instances of conduct to attack honesty is not allowed in civil matters.

  • The court should exclude the question because the conduct occurred long ago and is inadmissible under the rules of evidence.

  • The court should allow the question if the plaintiff's attorney can first provide proof of the defendant's alleged conduct.

  • The court should allow the question because it relates to the credibility of the character witness’s testimony about the defendant's honesty.

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