Mock Trial - Rules of Evidence

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to the rules of evidence and objections during mock trials.

Objection

A formal protest raised in court opposing the admissibility of evidence.

Fair Extrapolation

An inference that reasonably follows from facts stated in the Mock Trial Workbook or testimony.

Unfair Extrapolation

Testimony unsupported by a witness's own statement, intended to strengthen their team's position.

Impeachment

The process of challenging the credibility of a witness.

Relevant Evidence

Evidence that makes a fact more or less probable than it would be without the evidence.

General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence

Rule stating that irrelevant evidence is not admissible in court.

Compound Question

A question that combines multiple queries, which is prohibited in Mock Trials.

Leading Question

A question that suggests its own answer; not permitted in direct examination.

Hearsay

A statement made out of court, presented to prove the truth of the matter asserted.

Opinion Testimony by Lay Witness

Testimony given by a non-expert witness that is rationally based on their own perception.