Common Objections
During direct examination:
"You arrived back from the dog show on October 19th?"
Objection: Leading Question (611b)
"We got home from the dog show on October 19. I noticed that Sally was scratching a lot. When I went to groom her, I noticed the telltale sign of fleas. I assumed she must have picked up a flea or two while there. I gave her a bath using the flea shampoo I had around the house from one of the shows she had won the prior year. I dried her off and hoped for the best..."
Objection: Narrative Answer (611b)
What rule is lack of personal knowledge
Rule 602
When can you not use leading questions?
On Direct
Which witness is allowed to give their opinion on chemical engineering and of the effects of substances on dogs' skin.
"Did you apply an unnamed flea product and then the Petzicon topical treatment?"
Objection: Compound Question (403)
The witness is not answering the question and instead going off on a tangent
Objection: Non-responsive answer (611b)
Who is the only witness allowed to give an opinion on Sally's medical conditions?
Dr. Alex Delani
When can you use leading questions?
On Cross-Examination
Who is the only witness allowed to give an opinion on Sally's medical conditions?
Dr. Alex Delani (plaintiff)
When a question calls for an answer that has nothing to do with the case.
Objection: Relevancy (401-402)
"Do you not feel the least bit guilty that your actions led to the death of your dog!?"
Objection: Argumentative Question (611a)
What does the Judge say when he agrees with the objection?
Sustained
What materials can help you if you need to explain your objection to a Judge?
The Rules of Evidence.
Which witnesses are allowed to comment on Sally's earnings or expenses?
Val Popinjay (D) and Jamison St. Clair (P)
When on re-cross the attorney asks about something that was not mentioned in the re-direct.
Objection: Beyond scope of re-direct (611d)
"Caesar Nylon told me that my dog would be perfect to place in dog shows?"
Objection: Hearsay (801)
What do you do if you disagree with the Judge's ruling on your objection?
Sit down.
Can you dispute if a witness states that Sally had no previous medical conditions?
No; it is stipulated (stip. 4) and therefore, can not be disputed. (5:1-2)
What expert opinions can Carmen Capella give?
None
When the witness brings up something that has no mention or inference to in their statement or the mock trial workbook case.
Objection: Unfair extrapolation (403)
"Ms. O'Connell, what do you think caused Sally's death?"
Objection: Opinion (701)
What is the decision of the judge if he or she disagrees with the objection?
Overruled
What do you do if your question is objected to, and the Judge sustains the objection?
Ask a different question.
What are questions called that are used to establish the expertise of a witness?
Foundation questions.