misconduct of counsel

misconduct of counsel
The conduct of counsel for one party which prevents the adverse party from having a fair trial, consisting in improper remarks, comments, or arguments, wilfully and intentionally offering inadmissible evidence, propounding improper questions to witnesses, uncalled-for abuse of witnesses, etc. 39 Am J1st New Tr §§ 3 et seq. See professional misconduct of attorney.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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