During a trial, the plaintiff's attorney is questioning a witness on direct examination. The attorney asks, 'Isn't it true that the defendant ran the red light and caused the accident?' What is the MOST appropriate objection that the defense counsel can raise against this question?
The question improperly assumes facts not already in evidence.
The question is leading and improperly suggests the answer to the witness.
The question is argumentative and seeks to badger the witness.
The question is hearsay because it implies an out-of-court statement.
The correct answer is that the question is leading, as it suggests the desired answer ('Isn't it true') and introduces the facts the attorney is trying to establish. Leading questions are generally improper during direct examination unless the witness is hostile or adverse. - A leading question is distinct from being argumentative, which involves badgering or challenging the witness without seeking information. The other two options, assuming facts not in evidence and hearsay, are similarly incorrect because the question does not rely on facts that haven't been introduced or an out-of-court statement.
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