[Spunky]

Rheo state's: "Trials would never end if each side could keep bringing in more witnesses or experts.The prosecution had it's chance to call witnesses or experts....now they only get to crossexam the defense witnesses.

There is such a thing as REBUTTAL before the end of the trial. Case inpoint below.

Microsoft trial: Rebuttal witnesses named; AOL exec to be grilled

by Jay Greene Seattle Times technology reporter When the Microsoft trial resumes after a long recess, it will feel a lot like old times. The software giant and the federal government yesterday submitted their lists of three witnesses each to rebut testimony by the other side. Of the six witnesses to be called, four have already testified during the trial, which began in October and is expected to resume this month after a long recess.

[Freedom2specul8]

It didn't dawn on me that someone might think there would not be actual rebuttals.Great point you brought that up!! I noticed 2 of the 6 had not testified before and that's a fed court case.

[Henrietta]

Thanks Spunky. That's helpful!

[Rheo]

Thanks Spunky

The original argument was that the prosecution can't bring in new witnesses to testify to something new..that wasn't presented in their case or the defenses....without re-opening their case.

The rebuttal witnesses have to testify to something that has already been presented, correct?...or am I still writing this incorrectly from what I mean to say?