Question

Prime Investments Corporation sues one if its executives, Stewart, for embezzling client funds. At trial, Prime calls several of Stewart's colleagues to the stand, who testify that Stewart is a bad person with no integrity and they were not surprised to hear that he was accused of stealing money. Typically opinions of this type are not admissible in court. The jury finds Stewart liable to Prime for $1 million in stolen money. If Stewart appeals, the appellate court will probably
a. affirm the decision because it will accept the trial court's factual findings.
b. reverse the decision due to the trial judge's legal error.
c. affirm the decision because it will accept the trial court's legal ruling.
d. refuse to hear the appeal because judges have the right to admit any testimony they want.
b. reverse the decision due to the trial judge's legal error.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is: B) reverse the decision due to the trial judge's legal error.

Explanation:

The judge made a mistake by admitting witness's personal opinions on the accused party, e.g. Stewart is a bad person with no integrity. This type of opinions should not be admitted in court, by doing so, the judge allows the possibility of Stewart appealing the decision and winning the appeal due to this specific legal error.