White v. White, 40 Mass.App.Ct. 132 (1996)
Commenting on the Credibility of Witnesses
A witness should not be allowed "to comment on the credibility of another witness." Liacos,
Handbook of Massachusetts Evidence ยง 6.5 (6th ed. 1994).
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