Thompson v. State

Citations

• 55 Fla. 189

Syllabus

<p>If a question is propounded to a witness which tends to elicit improper testimony it is the duty of the opposite party to object to it and obtain a ruling on his objection. If improper testimony is given in response to a proper question the proper method of removing it from the consideration of the jury is a motion to strike it. If improper testimony is given in response to an improper question to which no objection is made, a motion to strike is the recognized mode of removing it, butinsuch a case, the granting or refusing the motion is in the sound discretion of the trial court, and on appeal an abuse of such discretion must be shown.</p>