Court Objections
Learning Objective
I can identify common objections raised in court.
Key Concepts
An objection is a way to keep evidence out of the courtroom so the court can't consider it.
If a judge agrees with an objection, the judge will sustain it, meaning the evidence will not be allowed; if the judge disagrees, they will overrule it, meaning the evidence is OK to be considered.
Hearsay is a statement made in court about something someone else said out of court, and it is often objected to because it is considered unreliable.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 8 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the primary purpose of raising an objection in court?
2. Explain the difference between a judge 'sustaining' an objection and 'overruling' an objection.
3. What does the objection 'calls for speculation' mean?
...and 5 more questions
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Objections
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