Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
sustained/overruled
In a court case, what exactly does it mean when an objection is raised, and the judge says ''sustained'' or ''overruled?'' Doesn't sustained mean that the judge agrees with the questioning attorney, and that he may continue with his line of questioning?
Asked on 10/29/08, 10:16 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Reuland
Law Offices of Robert C. Reuland, P.C.
Re: sustained/overruled
The opposite.
"Sustained" means the objection to the question is correct, and the examiner must not ask that question or rephrase it.
The judge will "overrule" the objection if it is not valid, and the line of questioning may continue.
Answered on 10/29/08, 10:26 pm
Savyon Grant
Law Office of Savy Grant
Re: sustained/overruled
It means he agrees with the attorney that objected.
Answered on 10/30/08, 11:04 am
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