Objections for Mock Trial

Objection Relevance

Question or answer is not relevant to the case/witness.

Objection Hearsay

Answer is not spoken from personal experience; instead speaks on unreliable facts like overhearing, and being told by someone else.

Objection Lack of Personal Knowledge

Sometimes confused with hearsay; out of courtroom statement to prove truth of the matter.

Objection Improper Opinion

Not an expert so therefore cannot speak on it, or outside scope of expertise.

Objection Speculation

Witness guesses about something.

Objection Leading

Question suggests the answer; mainly on directs, cross examinations are based on somewhat leading questions.

Objection Badgering Witness

Attorney argues or seems to be presenting an argument in the guise of a question.

Objection Lack of Foundation

Didn't take information in small steps that make sense or build on the ideas correctly.

Objection Asked and Answered

Lawyer continues to ask the same question; witness has already testified about it.

Objection Nonresponsive

Witness is refusing or evading the answer to a question.

Objection Beyond Scope of the Trial

Objection only for redirect or recross; going over information not brought up.