The repost last week of a case where key facts came to light on the third day of a trial led me another post on the topic which is worth revisiting. After the first post was written I asked lawyers if they had similar experiences. That sudden, and unexpected, “surprise” bit of evidence which no-on...
County Court. Opponent had spent some time successfully arguing that a certain document I wished to rely on should not be admitted into evidence.
Then he called his client to give evidence. Answering my first XX question, the witness began making a speech about the contents of the document I wasn’t allowed to rely on.
Me: Well Judge, as the witness has referred to that document in his answer, may it be admitted into evidence? Judge: Yes it may.
Moral: know the rules, and tell your client not to make speeches!