objections

Question 1

Ambiguous & vague question

Answer 1

Use when: either the question asked towards a witness or answer given from a witness is vague and ambiguous.
Purpose: used to help a witness avoid answering a confusing question, or help an attorney get a more precise response.
If sustained: whoever the objection was against will ask a more specific question

Question 2

Compound question

Answer 2

Use when: an opposing attorney asks two or more questions in one combined sentence.
Purpose: simply just for clarity, compound questions can be confusing for witness/jury/judge/court record
If sustained: separate the compound questions into individual questions

Question 3

Assumption of facts not in evidence

Question 4

Misquote or mischaracterize testimony Rule

Question 5

Narrative answer or question Rule

Question 6

Non-responsive answer (cross-examination)

Question 7

Asked and Answered

Question 8

Harassing/embarrassing witness

Question 9

Argumentative question

Question 10

Leading question (direct examination)

Question 11

Improper authentication (documents, voices, etc)

Question 12

Character evidence offered for improper purpose

Question 13

Character evidence improper method of proving credibility, conduct reputation, truthfulness

Question 14

Habit & routine not in conformity

Question 15

Judicial notice, improper foundation

Question 16

Relevant/irrelevant

Question 17

Relevant evidence inadmissible, Danger of unfair prejudice, mislead jury,
Undue delay, surprise, confusion of issues

Question 18

Cumulative evidence

Question 19

Prior inconsistent statement not properly presented

Question 20

Witness called by Court improper grounds

Question 21

Lack of personal knowledge

Question 22

Lack of foundation

Question 23

Improper opinion testimony by lay witness

Question 24

Expert testimony objection

Question 25

Expert opinion objections

Question 26

Calls for legal conclusion by lay witness

Question 27

Hearsay definitions

Question 28

Hearsay general rule

Question 29

Hearsay exception declarant available

Question 30

Hearsay exception declarant unavailable

Question 31

Hearsay residual exception