Practice question
A witness gives a nonresponsive prejudicial answer before opposing counsel has a full chance to object. The court finds the objection meritorious. Does the speed of the answer prevent relief?
- Yes, every spoken answer becomes untouchable.
- Yes, counsel must permit it to remain regardless of merit.
- Yes, only a new lawsuit can address it.
- No; section 39 provides for striking the improper answer in the stated circumstances.
- No; the court must strike all testimony from every witness.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.html — Rule 132 sections 36–39: oral objections, timing, specified grounds, continuing objections, rulings and striking.
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