Mock Trial Terminology

2. Formal decision of a jury
4. A formal challenge or declaration of disapproval concerning a specific point of law or procedure during the course of a trial
5. Statement given by each attorney at the start of a trial which previews what each attorney expects to happen in the trial
6. type of witness with specialized knowledge, education, or experience in a specific field
8. objection is raised when question improperly suggests the desired answer
9. Questioning of a witness by the party who calls the witness
12. The questioning of a witness by opposing counsel, generally restricted to matters covered during direct examination
14. Individual who gives testimony regarding what he/she has seen, heard or otherwise observed
15. A fact presented in court through the testimony of a witness, or by an object or written documents
18. objection is raised when an out‐of‐court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted
19. Official who directs the trial, decides what laws apply to the case and rule on points of law

1. The person accused of a crime in a criminal case or the person sued in a civil case
3. objection is raised when same witness has answered essentially the same question
7. During a trial, when an attorney objects to the introduction of evidence and the judge disagrees with or denies the object
10. objection is raised when the question or the witness’ answer is not related to the allegations in the case
11. Oral evidence statement made during a trial by a competent witness who has taken an oath to tell the truth which is used to establish some fact or set of facts
13. During a trial, when an attorney objects to the introduction of evidence and the judge disagrees with or denies the object
16. Argument given as a final statement given by an attorney for his/her client which summarizes the client’s position on the outcome of the case
17. The group of persons called to decide the facts and render a verdict at the trial of a civil or criminal case