Section 11.4 Is the Record Complete?

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C. (§11.4) Is the Record Complete?

Many times, counsel gets so caught up in an objection that getting a ruling from the court is forgotten. It should be remembered that a record is not complete until a ruling has been made. If opposing counsel attempts to continue to question a witness, even though an objection has been lodged, counsel should be sure to request a ruling from the court before opposing counsel continues with the examination. A ruling must be made before it can be reviewed, and failure to...