Which objection would be raised if redirect questions introduce new topics not covered in prior examination?

Which objection would be raised if redirect questions introduce new topics not covered in prior examination?

• A. Outside the Scope
• B. Narrating
• C. Speculation
• D. Hearsay

Answer: (A)

Redirect questions are meant to address matters already raised during prior examination and to clarify or rehabilitate the witness on those points. When redirect introduces new topics that weren’t covered before, it goes beyond what’s allowed, so it’s considered Outside the Scope. The objection helps keep the witness’s testimony focused on issues already explored, preventing surprise or deviation from the established record. For context, think of redirect as a remedy within the boundaries set by what the witness has already been asked about; venturing into unmentioned territory would disrupt that boundary. Hearsay would concern the admissibility of out-of-court statements, speculation would involve guessing about facts not established, and narrating would be about the manner of giving testimony rather than the scope of topics—none of these address the issue of whether redirect is staying within the topics previously examined.

Redirect questions are meant to address matters already raised during prior examination and to clarify or rehabilitate the witness on those points. When redirect introduces new topics that weren’t covered before, it goes beyond what’s allowed, so it’s considered Outside the Scope. The objection helps keep the witness’s testimony focused on issues already explored, preventing surprise or deviation from the established record.

For context, think of redirect as a remedy within the boundaries set by what the witness has already been asked about; venturing into unmentioned territory would disrupt that boundary. Hearsay would concern the admissibility of out-of-court statements, speculation would involve guessing about facts not established, and narrating would be about the manner of giving testimony rather than the scope of topics—none of these address the issue of whether redirect is staying within the topics previously examined.