What is the term for a judge's ruling when the judge does not agree with an attorney's objection?

What is the term for a judge's ruling when the judge does not agree with an attorney's objection?

• A. Overruled
• B. Subpoena
• C. Sustained
• D. Voir Dire

Answer: (A)

In courtroom procedure, when an attorney objects to a question or piece of evidence, the judge must rule on it. If the judge does not agree with the objection, the ruling is overruled, meaning the objection is denied and the line of questioning can continue or the evidence can be admitted. This keeps the trial moving and allows information to be presented unless the judge has a valid reason to exclude it. By contrast, sustaining an objection means the judge agrees with the objection and the question cannot be asked or the evidence cannot be used. Subpoena is a court order to appear or produce documents, not a ruling on an objection, and voir dire is the jury selection process, not a ruling on objections.

In courtroom procedure, when an attorney objects to a question or piece of evidence, the judge must rule on it. If the judge does not agree with the objection, the ruling is overruled, meaning the objection is denied and the line of questioning can continue or the evidence can be admitted. This keeps the trial moving and allows information to be presented unless the judge has a valid reason to exclude it. By contrast, sustaining an objection means the judge agrees with the objection and the question cannot be asked or the evidence cannot be used. Subpoena is a court order to appear or produce documents, not a ruling on an objection, and voir dire is the jury selection process, not a ruling on objections.