Every judge is skilled, but every trial is dynamic and unique. To ensure a fair process and ruling, the Indiana Supreme Court has adopted Rules of Evidence1 to supplement all of the other bodies of law that apply to a given case. In civil litigation ranging from personal injury to divorce cases, an attorney may make objections to testimony (i.e., a person sworn under oath) or exhibits (i.e., documents).
This blog explores three common objections to testimony and exhibits. With an objection to testimony, a litigant must stop his or her testimony until the trial court rules. If the objection is ... Read More