In California, an objection to a “lack of foundation” is raised when a question is posed without establishing the necessary groundwork for the witness to provide a valid answer. A foundation refers to the preliminary facts or background information needed…
In California, an objection to a question seeking testimony on matters that are irrelevant to the present proceedings is raised when the question asks the witness to testify about information that does not have any bearing on the issues at…
In California, an objection to “hearsay” is raised when a question seeks to introduce a statement made outside of the courtroom, which is offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted. Under California Evidence Code section 1200, hearsay is…
In California, an objection to an “improper hypothetical” is raised when a question is posed that asks a witness to assume facts that are not in evidence or that are unreasonable or unsupported by the record. Hypothetical questions are often…
In California, a “leading question” objection is raised when an attorney asks a question that suggests the answer within the question itself. This typically occurs when the question is framed in such a way that it prompts the witness to…
In California, the “asked and answered” objection is raised when a question has already been posed to the witness and an answer has been provided, but the attorney asks the same or substantially the same question again. This objection is…
In California, a compound question objection occurs when a question is posed that combines two or more distinct questions into one, making it confusing or difficult for the witness to provide a clear and coherent answer. The objection is raised…
In California, an objection to a question that calls for speculation is raised when a question asks the witness to provide an answer based on guesswork or assumptions rather than on facts or personal knowledge. Speculation occurs when the witness…
In California, an objection to a question that calls for a narrative answer is raised when the question is too broad or open-ended, prompting the witness to provide a lengthy, uncontrolled response that may stray from the specific issue at…
In California, an objection to a question that assumes facts not in evidence is raised when an attorney believes the question presumes the truth of a fact that has not been established through testimony or evidence. This kind of question…