A declaration to the effect that the particular matter or thing under consideration is not done or admitted with the consent of the opposing party, but is by him or her considered improper or illegal, and referring the question of its propriety or legality to the court.
An opposing argument raised by one being preached to. We were able to overcome the householder's objection with references to the Reasoning book.
A formal protest made by a party regarding testimony or evidence sought to be introduced by the other side.
A court paper filed to reply to a motion. Must be filed within 10 days after the motion. This is also what a lawyer says during a trial, if the lawyer believes a question posed to a witness is improper.
Statement by an attorney taking exception to testimony or the attempted admission of evidence and opposing its consideration as evidence.
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
(law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality
a lawyer's argument that evidence should not be heard because it does not bear on the case or is excluded by law
a request that the administrative law judge exclude evidence that is being offered and not consider it in reaching a decision or recommendation
a lawyer's belief, stated to the judge, that something is wrong with a question posed by opposing counsel, the way opposing counsel phrases a question, or the way a witness answers it. If the judge thinks the objection is valid, he or she will sustain the objection and tell the witness not to answer or tell the jury to disregard the answer. If there is no basis for the objection, the judge will overrule it and let the questioning continue.
a protest or argument made concerning the activity of the other party in court.
A request to the court that the other side not be allowed to ask certain questions of witness or introduce certain evidence.
A claim by a defense attorney or Assistant District Attorney that a question posed to the witness is legally improper. Objections are ruled on by the judge.
A party or the party's lawyer may object to a question another party or lawyer asks a witness, a witness's answer, an exhibit, or improper argument as not proper under the law. The judge "rules" or decides whether under the rules of evidence the objection is proper ("sustained") or not proper ("overruled"). The jury must accept the judge's ruling. One-trial/One day (popularly known as "One-day/One-trial") Most state courts have shortened the term of jury service. In most larger courts, the term is now one trial or, for jurors not selected for trial or grand jury, one day. Courts in counties with fewer citizens are also shortening the terms as much as they can but may not be able to adopt one-trial/one-day terms yet because state law limits how often courts may require a citizen to serve as a juror. Many trials are longer than one day.
Used to call the court's attention to improper evidence or procedure. Objections also serve to identify evidence or legal issues that may be taken up on appeal to a higher court.
Statement by an attorney opposing particular testimony, conduct or evidence during the trial.
The act of taking exception to some statement or procedure used in trial. Used to call the court's attention to improper evidence or procedure.
The process by which one party takes exception to some statement or procedure. An objection is either sustained (allowed) or overruled by the judge.
The act of objecting to or opposing the presentation of evidence, in order to obtain a ruling by the judge, preventing that evidence from being considered by the jury.
A statement by an attorney opposing specific testimony or admission of evidence.
Statement by an attorney taking exception to testimony or the attempted admission of evidence. The most common objections are those of "hearsay" and "irrelevant."
statement by an attorney in opposition to testimony, or the attempted admission of evidence, and opposing its consideration as evidence.
The act of a party during a trial to call the court's attention to some matter or proceeding that may be improper. Immediately thereafter the judge determines the validity of the objection and either overrules or sustains it.
A verbal or written statement against the eligibility of a horse for a particular race, or one made against the judge's placings in a race, after the all clear has been signalled (as opposed to a protest, in which the complaint is lodged before the all clear has been signalled).
The verbal response of a lawyer when something inappropriate is happening during a trial or deposition. It is one of many steps involved in protecting the record.
Process during a court proceeding whereby one party takes exception to something that has occurred or will occur and requesting immediate ruling by judge.
A reason that an attorney interrupts a witness to talk to the judge.
A formal protest made by a lawyer in a lawsuit.
A procedure in which a party asserts that a particular witness, line of questioning, piece of evidence, or other matter is improper and should not be continued, and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality.
A request to a judge for an order prohibiting or excluding certain evidence.
(1) Statement of disapproval; (2) adverse reason or argument.
A legal action by a party who has lost a case in juvenile court which was heard by a referee or magistrate. This party may then file an Objection with the juvenile court judge, arguing that the judge should overrule the recommendation made by the magistrate or referee who decided the case.
the act of taking exception to a statement or procedure during trial for the purpose of calling the court's attention to improper evidence or practice
a formal protest made by a party over testimony or evidence that the other side tries to introduce
A lawyer's protest about the legal propriety of a question which has been asked of a witness by the opposing attorney, with the purpose of making the trial judge decide if the question can be asked. A proper objection must be based on a specific reason for not allowing a question.
If the form of the claim, specification, or drawing is improper, it is objected to.
In the United States, a lawyer in a criminal case, whether it be a defense attorney or the prosecution, has a right to object to the other's line of questioning. What follows are the most common forms.