Alabama § 12-21-138 - Leading Questions.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 12-21-138 — Leading Questions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-21-138. Leading Questions.
Leading questions are generally allowed in cross-examinations and only in these, but the court may exercise a discretion in granting the right to the party calling the witness and in refusing it to the opposite party when, from the conduct of the witness or other reason, justice requires it.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 12-21-138 cover?
Section 12-21-138 ("Leading Questions.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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