Unclear or Unfair
This objection is raised when an attorney keeps asking the same question repeatedly in hopes of getting a different answer.
Asked and answered
This objection is used when a witness quotes what someone else said outside of court, such as stating, "She told me..." or "He mentioned that..."
Hearsay
The legal team representing the person who is being sued or accused of a crime.
Defense
An accused person's formal statement of "guilty" or "not guilty" in response to a criminal charge.
Plea
The act of giving evidence or speaking under oath as a witness in a court of law.
Testify
An attorney can make this objection if the opposing counsel is being too forceful or mean to the witness.
Badgering the Witness
This objection is raised if a question is asked before establishing the necessary background information or introducing the proper underlying evidence.
Lack of Foundation
The party or person who initiates a lawsuit in a civil case.
Plaintiff
A legal proceeding initiated by the government to prosecute someone accused of breaking a law.
Criminal case
The crime of intentionally lying or telling a falsehood after swearing to tell the truth
Perjury
This objection applies if a lawyer has asked multiple questions at once, making it confusing for the witness to answer cleanly
Compound Question
This objection is appropriate when a question requires a witness to guess or make inferences about what might have happened.
Speculation
The government's legal team that brings criminal charges against a defendant.
Prosecution
A lawsuit involving a private dispute between individuals or organizations, usually over money, contracts, or property.
Civil case
The initial questioning of a witness by the side or attorney who called them to the stand.
Direct Examination