Law Objections

What is the basis for objection to hearsay?

• Lack of opportunity for cross-examination

• The statement is not trustworthy

• The evidence is irrelevant

• The witness is not credible

When can a lawyer object to a leading question?

• When the lawyer disagrees with the question

• When it suggests the answer or puts words in the witness's mouth

• When the witness is being uncooperative

• When the lawyer wants to delay the trial

Why would a lawyer object to the relevance of a question?

• The lawyer may be trying to waste time

• The question may be irrelevant to the case or inadmissible as evidence.

• The lawyer may not have enough knowledge about the case

• The lawyer may be trying to hide something

What is the objection to speculation and when can it be raised?

• Speculation can be objected to when it is based on facts rather than assumptions, and can be raised during a negotiation.

• Speculation is always acceptable and cannot be objected to, and can be raised during a negotiation.

• Speculation can be objected to when it is based on facts rather than assumptions, and can be raised during a trial.

• Speculation can be objected to when it is based on assumptions rather than facts, and can be raised during a trial.

When should a lawyer object to a compound question?

• When the question is too easy

• When the question is not relevant to the case

• When the question is too difficult

• When the question combines two or more questions into one

Explain the objection to the form of a question.

• Font of the question

• Relevance, lack of foundation, compound question, argumentative, asked and answered, or assumes facts not in evidence

• Length of the question

• Color of the question

What does it mean for a question to lack proper predicate and when can it be objected?

• It means the question is too easy and can be objected in a court of law

• It can be objected during a trial when it is unclear or misleading.

• It means the question is irrelevant and can be objected during a job interview

• It means the question is too difficult and can be objected in a classroom

When can a lawyer object to the lack of foundation for a question?

• During a trial or hearing

• During a birthday party

• At a grocery store

• While on vacation

What is the basis for objection to an argumentative question?

• It is not in English

• It is leading, assumes facts not in evidence, calls for speculation, or is argumentative.

• It is too short

• It is too long

When can a lawyer object to narration during a trial?

• When the narration is irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly prejudicial.

• When the narration is entertaining and engaging

• When the narration is accurate and relevant

• When the narration is supported by evidence