Rules of Evidence
Objections
Competition Rules
Misc.
Give the Rule
100
During this exam questions that have the answer in the question cannot be asked.
What is direct examination
100
"Objection. Counsel is asking the witness to give an expert opinion for which he has not been qualified."
What is Rule 701
100
If a team creates this in the process of its case, it is best attacked through impeachment and closing arguments, and should be dealt with in the course of the trial. A team that deals with this in this fashion will generally be considered by the scoring judges to be more sophisticated, accomplished, and experienced than a team that simply objects.
What is creation of material fact
100
The statement is offered against a party
What is admission by party opponent
100
An attorney can't ask this question which asks the witness to agree to a conclusion drawn by the questions without eliciting testimony as to new facts. However limited use of these questions is allowed on cross exams.
What is an argumentative question (Rule 902)
200
The scope is not limited to the scope of the direct exam.
What is the cross exam
200
"Objection. Counsel's question is seeking a hearsay response." (NOTE: If the witness makes a hearsay statement, the attorney should say, "The witness' answer is based on hearsay, and I ask that the statement be stricken from the record.")
What is Rule 801
200
These receive 5 minutes each.
What are the opening and closing arguments.
200
This receives 25 minutes for the entire team.
What is the direct exam
200
Exhibits will not be admitted into evidence until proper foundation has been laid.
What is Rule 904
300
An attorney shall not ask these questions that are capable of being understood in two or more possible ways.
What are ambiguous questions (Rule 903)
300
"Your Honor, the testimony is not offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted, but only to show. . . ."
What is the response to a hearsay objection
300
Any discrepancies between timekeepers less than this amount will not be considered.
What is 15 seconds.
300
Number of responses durning an objection
What is 2 times
300
Evidence which is not relevant is not admissible.
What is Rule 402
400
this statement, other than one made by the declarant testifying at the trial or hearing, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted.
What is hearsay (Rule 802)
400
Objection your Honor, the question does not call for a specific answer
What is a narrative question
400
This receives 20 minutes for the entire team.
What is the cross examination
400
The witnesses are sworn in ahead of time by this person.
What is the bailiff.
400
Leading question
What is Rule 611
500
An attorney shall not ask a question that assumes unproven facts. However, an expert witness may be asked a question based upon stated assumptions, the truth of which is reasonably supported by the evidence.
What is assuming facts not in evidence (Rule 901)
500
Objection your Honor, repetition of the question
What is asked and answered
500
These cannot be made during the opening and closing arguments.
What is objections
500
8:00 am
What is the time we are leaving.
500
A witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter.
What is Rule 602
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