[CT] Chapter 10: Objections

Question 1

Inadmissible evidence

Answer 1

Based upon the evidentiary law, the judge determines cannot be heard by the jury.

Question 2

Admissible evidence

Answer 2

Is evidence that the judge rules may be presented to the jury for consideration.

Question 3

Objection

Answer 3

When an attorney poses a question to a witness that would violate the evidentiary law, the opposing attorney should make an objection.

Question 4

Waiver

Answer 4

It’s a failure to make an objection between the time the question is asked and the witness answer, the objection is lost and the jury hears the otherwise
inadmissible evidence.

Question 5

Overruled

Answer 5

An objection that is overruled means the judge disagrees with the objection, and the witness may respond to the attorney’s question.

Question 6

Sustained

Answer 6

An objection that is sustained means the judge agrees with the objecting attorney and the question and/or answer must be disregarded.