In a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff calls a witness who has previously been a business partner with the defendant. The defense attorney seeks to impeach the witness by showing a potential bias. What type of evidence is most appropriate to demonstrate the witness’s interest in the outcome of the case?
Evidence that the witness has no financial ties to either party.
Evidence that the witness was previously the defendant’s business partner.
Evidence that the witness frequently socializes with the defendant outside of work.
Evidence that the witness has a personal dislike for the defendant.
The correct answer involves showing a direct financial or personal stake that the witness has in the case's outcome. Demonstrating a previous business partnership indicates a potential financial or personal interest, directly affecting the witness's impartiality. The other options relate to possible bias but do not directly establish an interest in the case's outcome.
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