November 1996 - Can You Be More Specific?

From Cynthia Buhr of Dallas (Carrington, Coleman, etc.), this examination concerning the relationship between the witness and the female plaintiff, his "housemate."

Q. Are you in a romantic relationship with Ms. Smith?

A. To me that's a personal question, even if you ask me if I'm ...

Q. Are you having sexual relations with Ms. Smith?

A. I don't feel I should answer that, it's against my religion, I don't answer questions like that, I'm sorry.

(Counsel confers with witness)

Q. Can you answer the question now that you've discussed this with your attorney?

A. What was the question? I'm sorry.

Q. Do you have a romantic relationship with Ms. Smith

A. We just friends.

Q. You're just friends?

A. I don't even know what romantic is. I mean, in that sense that you asking me.

Q. Do you and Ms. Smith have a sexual relationship?

A. No.

Q. Have you ever?

A. What do you mean by sexual relationship? I want to make sure I understand what you're asking.

Q. Do you and Ms. Smith engage in sexual intercourse together?

A. Can you get more specific?

Q. [wisely] Well, I'd prefer not to at this point. I don't know how much more specific I can get.
- posted by texasbar @ 10/14/2009