Exceptions to general restrictions against leading questions may arise, Where the witness is hostile to the examiner, or reluctant or unwilling to testify, in which situation the witness is unlikely to accept being "coached" by the questioner. To bring out preliminary matters (name, occupation, and other pedigree information). Where the memory of the witness has been exhausted and there is still information to be elicited.
Exceptions to general restrictions against leading questions may arise, Where the witness is hostile to the examiner, or reluctant or unwilling to testify, in which situation the witness is unlikely to accept being "coached" by the questioner To bring out preliminary matters (name, occupation, and other pedigree information). Where the memory of the witness has been exhausted and there is still information to be elicited.