Objections in Court: Understanding the Different Types

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Objections in Court: Understanding the Different Types

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify and describe the different types of objections in court.

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What do you already know about objections in court?

Introduction to Objections

Objections are statements made by an attorney during a trial or hearing to request that the judge not allow a particular question or line of questioning. It is important that attorneys know the different types of objections that can be made.

This slide provides an overview of what objections are and why they are important.

Relevance Objections

Relevance objections are made when a question asked is not related to the case or is not helpful in determining the truth. An attorney may object by saying 'Objection, your honor, relevance.'

This slide explains what relevance objections are and provides an example.

Hearsay Objections

Hearsay objections are made when a witness testifies about a statement made by someone else that is being offered for the truth of the matter asserted. An attorney may object by saying 'Objection, your honor, hearsay.'

This slide explains what hearsay objections are and provides an example.

Leading Objections

Leading objections are made when a question is asked in a way that suggests the answer. An attorney may object by saying 'Objection, your honor, leading.'

This slide explains what leading objections are and provides an example.

Compound Objections

Compound objections are made when a question asks for more than one answer at the same time. An attorney may object by saying 'Objection, your honor, compound.'

This slide explains what compound objections are and provides an example.

Argumentative Objections

Argumentative objections are made when a question is argumentative or assumes facts not in evidence. An attorney may object by saying 'Objection, your honor, argumentative.'

This slide explains what argumentative objections are and provides an example.

Summary

There are different types of objections in court, including relevance, hearsay, leading, compound, and argumentative objections. It is important for attorneys to know these objections and when to use them during a trial or hearing.

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

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