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Sanderson v. Paltrow: Examining Cross-Examination

Evidence at Trial

Lee Bailey—polite and charismatic with a sprinkling of zinger cross-exam questions that would hit bullseye every time. But in this he-said-she-said ski collision case, where the jury must accept one party’s version of events and reject the other, the skill of the examiner is important. The victim? Paltrow, good morning.

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BLINDERED BY THE LIE

Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

In a capital case, the following cross-examination occurred: Q: On direct examination you said that you saw my client go into the alley. A: Yes Q: And on direct you said that as you saw him leave the alley he was tucking something into his pants? A: Yes Q: You heard the gunshot and saw him exit the alley?

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The Middle Child of Every Mock Trial: Redirect Examinations

Mock Trial Nerd

I’ve been coaching mock trial for about 12 years now, and every single year, I find that redirect examinations are the last thing our team has prepared. Your mock trial team has prepared a direct examination and cross-examination for every single witness. They’re always overlooked!