It is improper for a party to examine his own witness by leading questions - such as suggest the answer desired.76 But there are exceptions to this rule; one may ask leading questions and even cross-examine his own witness who proves to be hostile and seeks to evade. Nor should the examination be conducted in such a manner as to call for the conclusions of the witness. A witness is not permitted to state conclusions, but he may state facts from which conclusions may be drawn. But in cross-examination of opposing witnesses, leading questions are permitted, and great latitude generally should be allowed,77 especially in the cross-examination of accomplices.78

76 Coon vs. People, 99 Ill., 369; Maguire vs. People, 219 Ill., 16 (Discretionary with the court).

77 Ritzman vs. People, 110 I11., 371;

Briggs vs. People, 219 Ill., 330, 338. 78 Stevens vs. People, 215 Ill., 593, 601.