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Objection

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A quick definition of Objection:

An objection is a formal protest made by a lawyer during a trial or other legal proceeding. It is used to ask the judge to disallow certain evidence or testimony that goes against the rules of evidence or other procedural laws. When an objection is made, the judge will either sustain it (agree with the objection) or overrule it (disagree with the objection). Some common objections include irrelevant evidence, incompetent witnesses, hearsay, and leading questions.

A more thorough explanation:

An objection is a formal protest made by an attorney during a trial or other legal proceeding. It is used to indicate that the attorney wants the judge to disallow certain testimony or evidence that would violate the rules of evidence or other procedural law.

When an objection is made, the judge will make a ruling. If the judge agrees with the objection, they will sustain it and disallow the testimony or evidence. If the judge disagrees, they will overrule the objection and allow the testimony or evidence.

Some common objections include:

  • Irrelevant: The testimony or evidence is not relevant to the case.
  • Incompetent witness: The witness is not qualified to testify.
  • Violation of the best evidence rule: The evidence being presented is not the best available.
  • Violation of the hearsay rule: The testimony is based on hearsay (secondhand information).
  • Speculative: The question calls for the witness to speculate about something.
  • Leading: The question is designed to lead the witness to a certain answer.
  • Violation of the parol evidence rule: The evidence being presented contradicts a written agreement.
  • Repetitive (also Asked and answered): The question has already been asked and answered.

For example, if a lawyer asks a witness a question that calls for speculation, the opposing lawyer may object. The judge will then decide whether to sustain or overrule the objection.

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11:41
Woah, I got little balls. Like Adam Friedland. I ain't no Stavros.
what are we hoping for today?
m10
11:44
Nothing. No news is good news for me.
11:44
Crickets coming from my status update
babycat
11:45
dk are we gonna go to a homoerotic law school together?
11:45
@m10: at undergrad froshers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YEarMyIAzs
m10
11:46
@EvolBunny: God damn, classic Randy.
babycat
11:48
Going to law school with you is even more fun than going to San Sebastian, Irún, Hendaye, Biarritz, Bayonne or being sick to my stomach on the Travesera de Gracia in Barcelona partly because in your orange shirt you look like a better happier St. Sebastian partly because of my love for you, partly because of your love for yoghurt partly because of the fluorescent orange tulips around the birches partly because of the secrecy our smiles take on before people and statuary
m10
11:49
Man, there is this girl I visit every month at this one restaurant who I used to go skinny dipping with naked like @ararara always talked about in San Diego. We randomly reconnected like two months ago at this place she works at and we talk a lot about John Steinbeck books. If I don't visit her this month, she might be sad. However, this is my first day not sick and I worry about getting her sick and I am broke. What should I do LSD?
m10
11:49
Thanks @babycat that means a lot!
m10
11:50
Glad we can both be content at Scalia law. One of my favorites.
you can ask her if she wants to risk getting sick
11:50
hi lsd
m10
11:50
I dont have her number or any social media. This is one of those regular kinda things in restaurant and bar culture.
11:50
berk td is unlikely so BERK MONDAY :eyes:
hi eggan :)
babycat
11:52
@m10: I’m not going to DC this isn’t going to work out
11:55
hello all
hello info man
@m10: go see her it's worth the risk
11:55
hey wasp
babycat
11:56
hi information man
m10
11:56
Thanks wasp, I will.
11:56
hey babycat
m10
11:56
@babycat: What I am referencing earlier with the balls comment. https://youtu.be/qjRBAhWPT7g?si=MxPwIM12dco_Ad2M&t=3325
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:56
Not worth the risk. Get a girl sick and she will remind you forever. Tell her whats up but do not share germs
m10
11:56
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:57
wear a mask
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:57
go back to Covid days
m10
11:58
Nah nah she would not like that. She is conservative.
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