Objection definitions

Question 1

Assuming Facts Not in Evidence

Answer 1

assuming unproved facts

Question 2

Badgering the Witness

Answer 2

harassing a witness

Question 3

Beyond the Scope

Answer 3

new information is brought up in a re-direct or re-cross

Question 4

Character Evidence

Answer 4

witness is saying evidence not in their affidavit

Question 5

Hearsay:

Answer 5

out of court statement; “He said, she said.”

Question 6

Irrelevant:

Answer 6

question has no importance

Question 7

Lack of Personal Knowledge

Answer 7

they don’t know this info–not an expert on this

Question 8

Lack of Proper Foundation:

Answer 8

when a question is random, often can object to when an exhibit is not explained

Question 9

Lack of Qualification:

Answer 9

the witness can’t testify to expert facts

Question 10

Leading Question:

Answer 10

question asking for a yes or no answer

Question 11

Non-Responsive Answer:

Answer 11

a witness’ answer is objectionable if it fails to respond to the question asked.

Question 12

Opinion on Ultimate Issue

Answer 12

Giving opinion on the ultimate issue–saying who is guilty or liable

Question 13

Question Calling for Narrative or General Answer:

Answer 13

the witness rambles, no specific answer

Question 14

Repetition:

Answer 14

asking a question with the same answer multiple times

Question 15

Speculation:

Answer 15

asking the witness about hypothetical situations.

Question 16

Unfair Extrapolation:

Answer 16

adds information not in the case materials