Assignment task:
An automobile driver struck and killed a pedestrian at a street crossing. The pedestrian's wife witnessed the accident. The wife later brought an action against the driver for the wrongful death of her husband, alleging excessive speed, failure to observe traffic signals, and defective brakes. At trial, the wife was called to testify that her husband was in the middle of the intersection when he was run over by the driver. Is the wife competent as a witness? Group of answer choices Yes, as long as she takes an oath or affirmation to testify truthfully. No, because a witness may not testify about transactions or communications with a person since deceased. No, because she has an interest in the outcome of the lawsuit. Yes, as long as she is the executor of her husband's estate.