Practice question
The judge, rather than counsel, uses insulting demeanor toward a witness during otherwise relevant questioning. A party says Section3 protects against lawyers only. Which is correct?
- Judicial insults are categorically exempt from the text
- The witness’s stated protection is not limited to insults from counsel
- Only the proponent may be respectful
- Relevant subject matter authorizes every insult
- Only the witness’s title controls protection
Legal references
- A.M.19-08-15-SC, current Rule131 Section6 and Rule132 Sections3,20–22: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.html
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