WY · rules
W.R.E. 611
Mode and order of interrogation and presentation
(a) Control by court. — The court shall exercise reasonable control over the mode and
order of interrogating witnesses and presenting evidence so as to (1) make the
interrogation and presentation effective for the ascertainment of the truth, (2) avoid
needless consumption of time, and (3) protect witnesses from harassment or undue
embarrassment.
(b) Scope of cross-examination. — Cross-examination should be limited to the subject
matter of the direct examination and matters affecting the credibility of the witness.
The court may, in the exercise of discretion, permit inquiry into additional matters as
if on direct examination.
(c) Leading questions. — Leading questions should not be used on the direct
examination of a witness except as may be necessary to develop his testimony.
Ordinarily leading questions should be permitted on cross-examination. When a party
calls a hostile witness, an adverse party, or a witness identified with an adverse party,
interrogation may be by leading questions.
Provenance
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- wyocourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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