theory_id,filing_id,theory,party,role,basis
382,53,Prohibition of leading questions on direct examination under Tex. R. Evid. 611(c),Pohl,opposition,Leading questions should not be used on direct examination; exception for hostile/adverse witnesses requires a showing Kassab has not made. Favre has been aligned with Kassab throughout the case.
383,53,Hostile witness exception under Tex. R. Evid. 611(c) — rebutted,Kassab,argument,"Kassab claims Favre is hostile due to (1) nonsuit, (2) attorney dispute, and (3) scheduling refusal. Pohl argues all three fail: nonsuit doesn't create hostility, attorney tension is not witness hostility, and scheduling issue occurred after questions were served."
384,53,Form objections to DWQ questions are proper on their face,Pohl,opposition,"Evidence is not always necessary to support form objections (In re Union Pac.). Questions with typos, vagueness, lack of temporal scope, and calls for speculation are facially objectionable."