Trial Procedures
The title that the judge must always be addressed with
"Your Honor"?
The time when an attorney should stand up to make an objection
At the time an objectionable circumstance has occured?
True of False: Objections not stated in the case book can be made during trial
FALSE.
On what grounds can physical evidence be introduced?
Only if it is relevant to the case
This side first gets to deliver its opening statements
The plaintiff
The rule that prevents one from asking cross questions related to matters that did not come up in direct examination
"Scope of Witness Examination"
Testimony that does NOT help the judge decide the facts of the case is objectionable under what rule?
Relevancy?
True or False: You can stand up to object even if you don't know the specific name of the objection you are making
TRUE!
The number of times physical evidence needs to be introduced
Only once?
When can re-cross questions be asked?
Only if re-direct questions are asked
The objection made when the witness is wandering or allowed to tell an entire story
Narration?
A statement made outside of the courtroom is considered what?
Hearsay?
True or False: You must mark something as an exhibit BEFORE it can be marked as evidence
TRUE!
The only type of witness that is allowed to give their opinion
Expert witness?
A question that requires the witness to make up information is objectionable as what?
Invention of facts?
Can you raise a hearsay objection to a stipulated document?
NO.
The only document that requires only to be marked for identification in order for witnesses to talk about it
Affadavit. It doesn't require submission into evidence in order to for the witness to talk about it. It only needs to be marked for identification.
who is person whose job is to guide & assist people in matters relating to the law
Lawyer
The number of questions you are allowed to ask while re-directing and re-crossing a witness
3 questions
The objection made when a witness theorizes as to was possibly could have happened
Speculation?
The exceptions to the hearsay rule are... (must state all 4!)
Admission against interest, state of mind, business records, and excited utterance.
Only the Jury can make the finding of fact in the case
TRUE!