Objection by witness to questions
483 Objection by witness to questions
If a witness objects to any question put to the witness before an examiner, the examiner is to note the question and the objection of the witness and send them to the registry for filing.
The Court or a judge is to decide the validity of the objection.
An examiner does not have power to decide on the materiality or relevance of any question.
If the examiner is a judge who is, or is to be, the trial judge in the proceeding, the order under rule 476 may – provide that this rule does not apply to the examination; and make other provision for the determination of any objection to a question put or as to the admissibility or relevance of any question.
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