Witnesses Conferring with Counsel During Testimony

U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware

Rule Set: Local Rules of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware

Rule: 43.1

Jurisdiction: DDE

Bluebook Citation: D. Del. L.R. 43.1

Once direct examination of a witness is concluded and until cross examination of that witness is concluded, counsel offering the witness on direct examination shall not: (a) Consult or confer with the witness regarding the substance of the witness’ testimony already given or anticipated to be given, except for the purpose of conferring on whether to assert a privilege against testifying or on how to comply with a court order; or 16 (b) answered. Suggest to the witness the manner in which any questions should be

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