CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Method of Exam: Direct Exam
......Leading Questions
.........Exceptions
............Noncontroversial-Prelim. Matters
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Rule against leading questions does not apply stringently in noncontroversial matters.

No abuse of discretion in allowing DA to direct W's attention to D's location in courtroom, even if questions were leading as W unable to see D from witness chair because a computer monitor was in his line of sight.

Court has discretion to admit leading questions; properly used to quickly reach material issues.

Asking leading questions proper upon preliminary matters so as to reach material issues more quickly and for orderly process of trial.

Leading questions proper on preliminary matters; court has discretion to permit leading questions.