CFE – Law — Question 38

During a trial in an adversarial system, an attorney calls an expert witness to the stand and asks, “Could you please describe the background of this case?” Based on this question, which type of testimony is MOST LIKELY being presented?

Answer options

• A. Request for admission
• B. Cross-examination
• C. Impeachment
• D. Direct examination

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Direct examination, as it involves questioning a witness to elicit information relevant to the case. Options A, B, and C refer to different types of legal processes where the focus is not on introducing a witness's background information, making them incorrect in this context.