§ 6-8. Scope of Cross-Examination and Subsequent Examinations; Leading Questions

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6-8. Scope of Cross-Examination and Subsequent Examinations; Leading Questions

(a) Scope of cross-examination and subsequent examinations. Cross-examination and subsequent examinations shall be limited to the subject matter of the preceding examination and matters affecting the credibility of the witness, except in the discretion of the court.

(b) Leading questions. Leading questions shall not be used on the direct or redirect examination of a witness, except that the court may permit leading questions, in its discretion, in circumstances such as, but not limited to, the following:

(1) when a party calls a hostile witness or a witness identified with an adverse party,

(2) when a witness testifies so as to work a surprise or deceit on the examiner,

(3) when necessary to develop a witness' testimony, or

(4) when necessary to establish preliminary matters.