[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Should he ask questions just to ask questions? I mean, if he is listening intently isn’t that what we really need? I’ve heard many of these questions asked by judges that sound more like speeches than true inquiry.

[purpleraine]

It is my understanding that questions are asked to see how counsel would rebute challenges to their positions and to clarify.

Unless he is a mindreader it is unfathomable that he didn't have any question for any purpose whatsoever.