Objection Rules (Article IX, Procedural Rules) with title and rule number.

The title and number of the rule is matched with it's description in order to familiarize Needham High Mock Trial members with article XI of the rulebook.

Rule 901. Authority to object.

Authority to object

Objections to an opening statement must be made

and argued only by the attorney making the oppos-

ing opening statement. Objections during the direct

examination or cross-examination of a witness must

be made and argued only by the opposing attorney

cross-examining or examining the same witness. Ob-

jections regarding a closing argument must be made

and argued only by the attorney making the opposing

closing argument.

Rule 902. Procedure for Objections.

Procedure for Objections

The attorney authorized to object may object any time

any tournament rule or rule of procedure or evidence

is violated, except as noted in Rule 906.

Rule 903. Motion to Strike.

Motion to Strike

If an answer is unresponsive or otherwise objection-

able, the opposing counsel may ask the judge to strike

the objectionable testimony.

Rule 904. Other Motions.

Other Motions

Motions for directed verdict or dismissal or any other

motions not specified in the Simplified Rules of Evi-

dence and Procedure are not permitted.

Rule 905. Closing Arguments.

Closing Arguments

Closing arguments must be based on the evidence and

testimony presented during the trial.

Rule 906. Objections During Opening Statements and Closing Arguments.

Objections During Opening Statements and Closing Arguments

No objections may be raised during the course of

opening statements or closing arguments. An objection

to an opening statement or to a closing argument may

be made immediately following the opening statement

or closing argument. A brief rebuttal or explanation is

permitted at the discretion of the judge.