RHETORICAL EXAGGERATION.
(BY TELEGBAFH—SPECIAL CORKKSI'ONDEST.) Christchurol), 23. A reproof to counsel for .indulging in "rhetorical exaggeration" when putting questions to a witness,. was. administered by Mr. Justice Denniston. ~ ' "You would. 1 hover put" tlie question to mo in that way," be.! said. "Itis ayery good rillo' to put your .questions to'a witness as you would put them to a judge. Test your, question by that simple rule.;• That: is tho best compliment. you can pay t-o the jury, who aro judges of;fact;"
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Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 440, 24 February 1909, Page 7
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82RHETORICAL EXAGGERATION. Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 440, 24 February 1909, Page 7
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