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6.6
But in my young days advocates grown old in pleading used to lay it down as a rule that we should never be in a hurry to propose that our opponent should take an oath, just as we should never allow him the choice of a judge The choice of the single iudex in civil cases rested with the plaintiff, though the defendant had the right to refuse the person proposed. nor select our judge from among the supporters of the opposite side: for if it is regarded as a disgrace to such a supporter Not an actual advocate, but a supporter and adviser on points of law. to say anything against his client, it is surely a still worse disgrace that he should do anything that will harm his client's case.
7.1
It is, however, the evidence that gives the greatest trouble to advocates. Evidence may be given either in writing or orally by witnesses present in court. Documentary evidence is easier to dispose of. For it is likely that the deponent was less ashamed of himself in the presence of a small number of witnesses, and his absence from court is attacked as indicating a lack of confidence. If we cannot call the character of the deponent in question, we may attack the witnesses to his signature.
