PLMT OBJEOPARDY!

Definitions

100

An oral or written assertion or nonverbal conduct of a person that is offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted.

"Objection, Hearsay!"

200

A witness may not testify to a matter unless the witness has personal knowledge of the matter.

"Objection, lack of personal knowledge!"

300

A witness’ testimony should be based on the facts and issues of the case being argued.

"Objection, speculation!"

400

Specific instances of the conduct of a witness, for the purpose of attacking or supporting the witness’ credibility, may not be proved by extrinsic testimony.

"Objection, Character Evidence"

500

While an attorney is not to invite ____ in their questioning of a witness, not all cross-examination questions that ask for testimony as to facts not clearly contained within the Witness Materials call for ____.

"Objection, Unfair Extrapolation"

Buzzwords

100

Witness says: "She has a really bad history of stealing"

"Objection, Character evidence"

200

Witness: "From my experience, sellers that have proper documentation of their products typically wouldn't care who they sold it to, as long as they're getting a good deal for their product"

"Objection, lack of personal knowledge"

or

"Objection, improper expert opinion"

300

"Im sure he was going at least 90 miles an hour"

"Objection, speculation"

or

"Objection, lack of foundation"

400

"The defendant was clearly driving like an absolute reckless maniac who didn't care if he killed anyone, he's a danger to society!!!"

"Objection, argumentative"

500

"He honestly looked like he's someone whose been in trouble with the law before and he has these sketchy scars and tattoos"

"Objection, more prejudicial than probative"

Hearsay Exceptions

100

Rule 801(d)(2)(a)

Admission by a party-opponent.

200

Rule 803.6

Records of regularly conducted activity

300

Rule 803.2

Excited utteranc

400

804(a)(4)

Declarant Unavailable (Death)

500

Rule 803.21

A reputation among a person’s associates or in the community concerning the person’s character.

Rule Numbers

100

Rule 701

Opinion Testimony by Lay Witness

200

Rule 704

Opinion on the ultimate issue

300

Rule 403

Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, Waste of Time

400

Rule 2.2

Unfair Extrapolation

500

Rule 3.2

Each team participating in a round must have three witnesses and three attorneys. See Rule 4.1(A)4 for point deduction if a team has fewer than seven students to participate (three attorneys, three witnesses, with two of the witnesses acting as timekeeper/bailiff).

FUN FACTS

100

How many years has padilla been head coach?

6 years! (9 total)

200

What state did layla grow up in?

AZ!

300

How many times has PLMT gone to state?

6 times!

400

How many languages do the captains speak in total?

6

English (all of us), Russian and German (kat), Portuguese and Mandarin (justin), Arabic (khalid)

500

What college did Matt go to AND what did he major in?

UW Maddison, Neurobiology & Psychology