Overrule v sustain

Question 1

Overrule

Answer 1

If they say overruled, they disagreed with your objection. / Denying the objection

Question 2

Sustain

Answer 2

If the judge says sustain, they agreed with your objection / Granting the objection

Question 3

Case in chief:

Answer 3

Opening statements: Each party gives an opening statement.

Presentation of evidence: The party with the burden of proof begins presenting their case in chief. This involves calling witnesses and introducing exhibits.

Direct examination: The plaintiff questions the witness under oath.

Cross-examination: The defendant asks the witness questions.

Redirect examination: The plaintiff asks follow-up questions to the defendant’s cross examination.

Resting the case: When the plaintiff is finished presenting their case, they rest or end their case.
After the case in chief, the trial continues with the plaintiff’s rebuttal and the defendant’s surrebuttal.

Question 4

steps for exam

Answer 4

Relevance

Logical Relevance
Legal Relevance
Exclusions of Relevant Evidence for Public Policy Reasons
Character Evidence
Testimonial Evidence

Impeachment
Opinion Testimony
Testimonial Privilege
Tangible Evidence

Authentication
Best Evidence Rule
Hearsay

What is Hearsay?
What is Not Hearsay?
Hearsay Exceptions
Constitutional Limitations