Which description best defines 'Asked and Answered'?

• A. Not closely connected to the topic.
• B. A question that asks the witness to guess.
• C. The question has already been asked and it was answered the first time it was asked.
• D. A question that suggests the answer the questioner wants to hear.

Answer: (C)

Asked and answered describes a situation where a matter has already been raised and a response was given the first time it was asked. This rule helps keep questioning efficient and fair, preventing repetition or pressure on the witness. The description fits best because it focuses on the prior asking and the prior answer, not on guessing, being unrelated, or trying to lead the witness. The other descriptions don’t apply: it’s not about guessing, not about a topic being irrelevant, and not about implying a desired answer.