RULE 611
                MODE AND ORDER OF INTERROGATION
                       AND PRESENTATION


    (a) Control by Court. The court shall exercise reasonable
control over the mode and order of interrogating witnesses and
presenting evidence so as to (1) make the interrogation and
presentation effective for the ascertainment of the truth, (2)
avoid needless consumption of time, and (3) protect witnesses
from harassment or undue embarrassment.

    (b) Scope of Cross Examination. Cross examination should be
limited to the subject matter of the direct examination and
matters affecting the credibility of the witness. The court
may, in the exercise of discretion, permit inquiry into
additional matters as if on direct examination.

    (c) Leading Questions. Leading questions should not be used
on the direct examination of a witness except as may be
necessary to develop the witness' testimony. Ordinarily leading
questions should be permitted on cross examination. When a
party calls a hostile witness, an adverse party, or a witness
identified with an adverse party, interrogation may be by
leading questions.


[Amended effective September 1, 1992.]


             Comment 611

[Deleted effective September 1, 2006.]