Can counsel avoid the issue of putting their opinions in the mouth of another witness?

Canada (Federal), Canada

The following excerpt is from Vinod Chopra Films Private Limited v. John Doe, 2010 FC 387 (CanLII):

Counsel cannot avoid the issue by putting their opinions in the mouth of another witness speaking on information and belief (Citifinancial Services of Canada v. 1472354 Ontario Inc., 2003 Carswell Ont. 507 at para 4).

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