Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Admissibility of Evidence — Failure to Object at Trial

Area of law: EVIDENCE LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Failure to object to evidence at trial may waive the right to challenge it on appeal. However, absolutely inadmissible evidence cannot be made admissible by consent. The distinction is critical. The principle applies to all trials. The party must object promptly. The appellate court will…

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