Objection!
A judge's decision to uphold an objection
Sustain
The two types of cases
Criminal and Civil
This U.S Supreme Court case ruled that state-mandated racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional
Brown v. Board of Education
The person charged with a crime in a case
Defendant
The head coach of HUMTT
Attorney Minor
An out-of-court statement being used for the truth of the matter asserted
Hearsay
This side bears the burden in a case
Plaintiff/Prosecution
This U.S Supreme Court Case ruled that police must inform suspects in interrogation of their constitutional rights
Miranda v. Arizona
The number of attorneys on a bench
What colors does HUMTT wear in court?
Black and White
You can use ___ law to supplement your objection
Case law
During this time of court, you ask the judge’s preferences and make note of relevant case law and stipulations
Pretrial
This U.S Supreme Court Case established the “separate but equal” doctrine, which legally justified racial segregation
Plessy v. Ferguson
These witnesses are usually doctors, or medical examiners
Expert Witness
The days of the week HUMTT practices on
Tuesday and Thursday
This objection holds the lowest bar in Midlands
Relevance
The act of discrediting a witness by showing their testimony is inconsistent with prior statements or evidence
Impeachment
This U.S Supreme Court Case ruled the due process clause of the 14th Amendment protected the right to marry
Obergefell v. Hodges
The names of the two benches in a civil case
Plaintiff and Defense
This is the world the cases are set in
Midlands
When a witness delves into the mindset of another witness
Speculation
This is the space between the judge and the bench
The well
This U.S Supreme Court case started when students wore black armbands out of protest against the Vietnam War
Tinker v. Des Moines
This attorney handles pretrial matters
Middle Attorney
This is the number of people on the roster during competitions
10