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A quick definition of argumentative:

Argumentative: When someone asks a question that is not really seeking information, but is trying to challenge the truthfulness or credibility of the person answering. This type of question is not allowed in court and is often the basis of an objection. It is like asking a question that doesn't really make sense or is meant to trick the person answering. For example, asking if someone thinks they should pay their mistress' rent before paying child support.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: The term "argumentative" is used to describe a question asked by an opposing attorney that challenges the truthfulness or credibility of a witness, rather than seeking information. This type of question is not allowed in court and is often the basis of an objection before it can be answered. It is similar to questions that are considered irrelevant, immaterial, or hearsay.

Example: "Do you believe you should pay your mistress' rent before catching up with delinquent child support?" or "Do you think that bloody glove just walked over there?"

These examples illustrate how an argumentative question is designed to challenge the witness's credibility or truthfulness, rather than seeking information. The first example implies that the witness is not fulfilling their financial obligations to their children, while the second example suggests that the witness is lying about the location of a piece of evidence. These types of questions are not allowed in court because they are not relevant to the case and can be seen as an attempt to manipulate the witness or the jury.

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13:09
Yo
lawguy we're nearly stats twins :D
13:13
I saw that, and I saw you got the Georgetown interview invite yesterday too! Goodluck!
you too haha, i was super surprised to have received one so early not gonna lie
i heard the group interview is really chill and I'm kinda excited to do it
seems cool
13:14
Yeah, 7sage has a page that talks about the questions for each schools interview, GULC's seems unique
13:15
Idk how much of an effect it has on admissions chances but should be cool either way
ive heard the conversion rate for gulc group interview is pretty high even moreso if you have the stats
it's hard to say but i've also heard that the group interview is harder to get than the alumni interview. but who really knows tbh
im p sure they don't interview everyone and getting one this early should be a great sign!
13:16
Yeah I've heard the same ab the group interview
13:17
So maybe I'll see you in D.C. a year from now lmao
initiallaw
13:32
Speaking of stat twins kazuyamishima were exact stat twins lol
17:13
Anyone going to the UGA zoom thing on the 22nd?
17:16
My bad, 24th*
Idk, what's it for?
@Law-Guy: How'd you get the Vandy fee waiver?
17:32
What does going ur3 in 3 days mean at Uva 😅
that you will get UR2 in 3 more
17:33
somethings gotta give
I’m new. What’s the UR and UR2?
17:35
I already went ur2. It’s the 3rd status date change
17:35
@RustyWrangler: attend one of their virtual info sessions and they'll send you a fee waiver
@Law-Guy: Awesome, thanks! I'll sign up rn!
i'm not entirely sure
They've recently been sending a lot of interview invites
It means status change?
17:47
Someone said there is a wl/r wave coming but how can that even be predicted 😭
17:48
Where?
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