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Objections legal definition: In a legal context, objections are statements opposing an aspect of a legal proceeding (i.e. an attorney may raise an objection to a question opposing counsel posed to a witness). Objections must have a proper basis. 

Objections are made when:

• A question posed to a witness is irrelevant, is leading, or calls for a conclusion

• The witness is incompetent to testify

• A statement made under oath is hearsay

A judge can rule one of two ways on an objection. Judges can:

• Overturn the objection, which means the question is permitted

• Sustain the objection, which means the question may not be asked

Understanding objections, when to make them, and why they can sometimes make or break your case – or even how they affect your right to appeal a decision that is not ruled in your favor is best accomplished with a skilled attorney. If you’ve suffered a personal injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, and you are considering filing a legal action, call Pribanic & Pribanic today to ensure the best-possible outcome in your case.

Sources:

https://definitions.uslegal.com/o/objection/ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Objection_(United_States_law)

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