Evid. Code, § 764 · Article 1. Definitions

Evid. Code, § 764

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A “leading question” is a question that suggests to the witness the answer that the examining party desires.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID&sectionNum=764.
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