Objections to Questions and Answers

Question 1

Repetitive Questions [objection]

Answer 1

An attorney may not re-asked a question which has already been asked and answered.

Question 2

Compound Questions
[objection]

Answer 2

A compound question is any question that requires a single answer for more than one question. These questions typically bring up more than one fact in a single question.

Question 3

Leading Questions
[objection]

Answer 3

(ONLY IN DIRECT) A leading question suggests the answer, usually to be responded to in a yes, or no form.

Question 4

Speculative Questions
[objection]

Answer 4

A speculative question is one that asks the witness to speculate or guess about the answer. Witness are allowed to give estimates about such things as speed, time, and distance.

Question 5

Argumentative Questions
[objection]

Answer 5

(ONLY IN CROSS) An argumentative question is a leading question that states a conclusion and asks the witness to argue it.

Question 6

Irrelevant Questions
[objection]

Answer 6

All evidence presented at trial must be relevant in order to be heard by the jury. If it relates to a time, an event or person other than that involved

Question 7

Unfairly Prejudicial
[objection]

Answer 7

Evidence that is relevant may nonetheless be ruled in inadmissible by the judge if it’s usefulness to the jury is “substantially outweighed” by the danger of unfair prejudice.

Question 8

Hearsay Questions
[objection]

Answer 8

When the attorney asked the witness to testify about an out of court statement made by another person.