CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

How many times have you heard an attorney or lawyer in a court say, “Objection, Your Honor!” But have you wondered what these are and how many types of objections are in court? Court objections are basically when a trial attorney objects to the opposing counsel’s questions or the testimony of the witness.

Objections 52

Objections Witnesses Evidence Cross-Examination 52

WA Bar News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

1 The amendments to CR 26 affect objections, supplementation, and disclosure of experts. EXPERT WITNESS DISCLOSURE It was the Work Group’s impression that many litigants tactically withhold discovery of testifying expert witnesses on the ground that no disclosure is required until a case schedule deadline.

Depositions 105

Depositions Discovery Objections Exhibits 105

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

JANUARY 15, 2025

GOALS OF CROSS EXAMINATION Lawyers sometimes fail to prepare for cross examination in the same way they do other parts of the trial. They just launch off without any particular objective other than an impeachment they have available. They just have a general sense they want to prove the witness is wrong or a liar.

Cross-Examination 113

Cross-Examination Witnesses Direct Examination Depositions 113

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

I want to treat everyone, including the defendant, the judge, the court personnel and witnesses with appropriate respect. In my experience jurors have consistently objected to attorney anger, unprofessional or disrespectful conduct. An important step in trial preparation is deciding how to describe case issues.

Cross-Examination 100

Cross-Examination Opening Statement Jury Selection Evidence 100

Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

Confirmation bias permeates the litigation process, affecting various stages, from trial preparation to jury deliberation. Therefore, it is crucial to be mindful of its influence on all individuals involved in a trial, including legal professionals, trial consultants, and the jury.

Voir Dire 40

Voir Dire Jury Selection Jury Deliberation Evidence 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

Confirmation bias permeates the litigation process, affecting various stages from trial preparation to jury deliberation. Therefore, it is crucial to be mindful of its influence on all individuals involved in a trial, including legal professionals, trial consultants, and the jury themselves.

Voir Dire 40

Voir Dire Jury Selection Jury Deliberation Evidence 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony and the tendency to favor information that aligns with pre-existing beliefs during jury deliberations. The scientific approach to jury selection implements safeguards against human bias and uses objective methods.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40