1. WITNESSES- Reminders for FTF Trial
REMINDERS FOR FACE-TO-FACE TRIAL
3. WITNESSES
3.1. Only one person at a time can speak (“One Mouth Rule”).1
3.2. All persons should observe courtesy.
3.3. A witness who is allowed to speak should always state his/her name, e.g.
Mrs. Lim, Mr. Reyes, etc., before speaking so the stenographer will accurately
identify the person speaking.
3.4. Only a witness who has been allowed and recognized by the Judge can
speak.2
3.5. The witness will address all questions/answers to the Judge and not to the
other party, counsel or witness.3
3.6. Do not interrupt a witness but raise your hand to ask permission to
reply/respond or supplement.
3.7. Ask for equal opportunity and time to reply/respond or supplement.
3.8. Witnesses shall not pose questions to other witnesses (except for expert
witnesses allowed by the Judge to pose questions to other expert
witnesses).4
1
Sec. 24.6(c).
2
Sec. 24.6(c).
3
Sec. 24.6(d).
4
Sec. 24.6(e) and Sec. 24.11.