objections Flashcards
404
improper character evidence
403
more prejudicial than probative
611(c)
leading question (OBJECT TO DIRECT)
802
hearsay rule
801
DEFINITION of hearsay
805
hearsay within hearsay
602
lack of personal knowledge/speculation
611a
badgering the witness (OBJECT TO CROSS)
401
rule of “relevant evidence” means evidence having any tendency to make the existence of any fact that is of consequence to the determination of the action more probable or less probable than it would be without the evidence
402
RELEVANCE
relevance
all relevant evidence is admissible, except as otherwise provided by these Rules. Evidence which is NOT relevant is not admissible.
more prejudicial than probative
more prejudicial than probative: although relevant evidence may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issue, or misleading the jury, or by considerations of undue delay, waste of time or needles presentation of cumulative evidence.
lack of personal knowledge
a witness may not testify to a matter unless the evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. evidence to prove personal knowledge may, but need not, consist of the witness’s own testimony by expert witnesses.
701
opinion testimony by lay witness
opinion testimony by lay witness
if the witness is not testifying as an expert, the witness’s testimony in the form of opinions or inferences is limited to those opinions or inferences which are rationally based on the perception of the witness, and helpful to a clear understanding of the witness’s testimony of the determination of a fact in issue, and not based on scientific, technical or other specialized knowledge within the scope of 702
407
Subsequent remedial measures
when after and injury or harm allegedly caused by an event, measures are taken that if evidence of the subsequent measures is not admissable to prove negligence.
408
compromise and offers to compromise
