All objection scenarios
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Witness who wasn't there describes the incident
Custody hearing. The petitioner's sister is on the stand. She has just confirmed she was not present at the September 4 custody exchange.
Hearing transcript
- 01Q:Now, on September 4, when the respondent arrived at the exchange and started yelling at my client, what did the children do?
Question
What is the best objection?
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