Testimonial Objections

Question 1

calls for narrative

Answer 1

non-specific, open-ended questions that allows W to tell a story rather than give specific testimony in response to specifically asked questions
(W goes beyond scope of Q)

Question 2

leading

Answer 2

question itself suggests the answer
- Direct: improper unless W is hostile or an adverse party
- Cross: acceptable

Question 3

assumes fact not in evidence

Answer 3

question makes an assumption which has not been established on the record

Question 4

argumentative

Answer 4

a question that is not designed or intended to elicit relevant facts but rather an argumentative assertion

Question 5

compound

Answer 5

questions that ask more than one question at a time

Question 6

beyond scope of direct

Answer 6

arises on cross-exam
cannot ask questions involving matters not discussed on direct

Question 7

unresponsive/nonresponsive

Answer 7

W’s testimony does not relate to or directly answer the question asked

Question 8

timing of objections

Answer 8

promptly otherwise waived