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Summary
This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, capturing a discussion between two attorneys, Ms. Menninger and Ms. Moe, and the presiding judge. The attorneys debate a proposed question for a witness, Jane, regarding her potential financial stake in the case's outcome. The judge overrules the objection, deciding to allow the question but with a limiting instruction to the jury to ensure they understand the witness is testifying to her own understanding, not providing legal instruction.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| MS. MENNINGER | Attorney |
Speaking to the court regarding testimony and sentencing.
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| THE COURT | Judge |
Presiding over the case, making rulings on objections and providing instructions to the attorneys.
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| MS. MOE | Attorney |
Speaking to the court, flagging a future question for a witness regarding their financial stake in the case.
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| Jane | Witness |
Mentioned in the header as the subject of a direct examination ("Jane - direct").
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Organizations (1)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | Company |
Listed at the bottom of the page as the court reporting service that transcribed the proceeding.
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Timeline (1 events)
2022-08-10
A discussion, possibly a sidebar, during the direct examination of a witness named Jane. The attorneys and judge discuss the phrasing and admissibility of a question about the witness's financial stake in the case.
Courtroom in the Southern District
Locations (1)
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Implied location of the court, as the court reporters are named "SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C."
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Relationships (3)
They are on opposing sides in a court case, discussing objections and lines of questioning before the judge.
Ms. Menninger is an attorney arguing a point before the judge, whom she addresses as 'your Honor'.
Key Quotes (3)
"I'll give a limiting instruction that -- after she testifies, that the jury should understand she's not providing legal instruction, but testifying as to her understanding in response to the question."Source
— THE COURT
(The judge's ruling on how to handle a potentially problematic line of questioning.)
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Quote #1
"Just to avoid a second sidebar, I just wanted to flag, after asking this question, I expect the next question I would ask would be just simply, Do you have a financial stake in the outcome of this case?"Source
— MS. MOE
(An attorney preemptively informing the court of her intended line of questioning for a witness.)
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Quote #2
"Oh, there's no doubt."Source
— THE COURT
(The judge's response when Ms. Moe states her intended question is what the defense suggested in their opening.)
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Quote #3
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