Objections

Question 1

Leading

Answer 1

The question suggests an answer. (301)

Question 2

Foundation

Answer 2

A witness is testifying about a document not yet entered into evidence. Foundation has not been established that the witness is familiar with. (601)

Question 3

Scope

Answer 3

Questions cannot be made to anything not in the Mock Trial packet. (102)
Questions cannot be asked on cross if the covered topic wasn’t on the direct. (305)
Out of the scope of the witnesses knowledge (302)

Question 4

Argumentative

Answer 4

Tone of the question challenges the witness about facts rather than seeking new facts. (310)

Question 5

Asked and Answered

Answer 5

Questions that have already been asked and answered. (312)

Question 6

Character Relevancy

Answer 6

Only introductible if the person’s character is an issue or shows truth/ untruth. (203)

Question 7

Compound Question

Answer 7

There are two or more questions in one. (311)

Question 8

Relevancy

Answer 8

Events that are relatable to the case. Not anything in the pass that has to do with the outcome. (201/202)

Question 9

Hearsay

Answer 9

Out of court statement not made by the witness. (401)

Question 10

Speculation

Answer 10

Assuming an answer, question or fact. (313)

Question 11

Narrations

Answer 11

Witness is not allowed to go on a run on tangent. (301)

Question 12

Opinion/ Testimony by Non-Expert

Answer 12

If the witness is not an expert they can’t draw conclusions that they are not specialized, knowledgeable or qualified for. (501)

Question 13

Invention of Facts

Answer 13

The witness creates facts or accounts that are not in the record. (701)

Question 14

Compound Question

Answer 14

There are two questions in one 311