Hypotheticals Are Abolished
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Example wrong choices
14900_psalms_canvas_fog_machine · EVIDENCE · Choice Bsufficient notice of the hypothetical question was not given to opposing counsel before trial.
Why it's attractive
The answer follows the pretrial-notice fact instead of the basis defect in the hypothetical.
Why it's wrong
The answer follows the pretrial-notice fact instead of the basis defect in the hypothetical.
14900_psalms_canvas_fog_machine · EVIDENCE · Choice Chypothetical questions to experts are no longer permitted.
Why it's attractive
The answer makes an absolute claim that would wipe out all expert hypotheticals.
Why it's wrong
The answer makes an absolute claim that would wipe out all expert hypotheticals.
14900_psalms_canvas_fog_machine · EVIDENCE · Choice DNaomi lacked firsthand knowledge concerning the canvas's condition.
Why it's attractive
The answer attacks Naomi's lack of inspection instead of the omitted fact in the hypothetical.
Why it's wrong
The answer attacks Naomi's lack of inspection instead of the omitted fact in the hypothetical.
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