Town Compass®, in association with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), presents the Federal Rules of Evidence with Objections. An alphabetical listing of standard objections and responses provides a ready reference for litigators. The objections include explanations and FRE cross-reference notes, which help experienced litigators gain a crucial advantage that is the difference between winning and losing decisions.

The Database includes:

• Product Info, including Title & Copyright, About the Authors, and Preface

• Objections, listed alphabetically - each Objection includes:
  • Name of Objection
  • How to State the Objection
  • Responses
  • Cross Reference to Federal Rule
  • Explanation

• Federal Rules of Evidence
  • Article I (General Provisions)
    • Rule 101 (Scope)
    • Rule 102 (Purpose & Construction)
    • Rule 103 (Rulings on Evidence)
    • Rule 104 (Preliminary Questions)
    • Rule 105 (Limited Admissibility)
    • Rule 106 (Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements)

  • Article II (Judicial Notice)
    • Rule 201 (Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts)

  • Article III (Presumptions in Civil Actions)
    • Rule 301 (Presumptions in General in Civil Actions & Proceedings)
    • Rule 302 (Applicability of State Law in Civil Actions & Proceedings)

  • Article IV (Relevancy & Its Limits)
    • Rule 401 (Definition of "Relevant Evidence")
    • Rule 402 (Relevant Evidence Generally Admissible; Irrelevant Evidence Inadmissible)
    • Rule 403 (Exclusion of Evidence on Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, or Waste of Time)
    • Rule 404 (Character Evidence Not Admissible to Prove Conduct; Exceptions, Other Crimes)
    • Rule 405 (Methods of Proving Character)
    • Rule 406 (Habit; Routine Practice)
    • Rule 407 (Subsequent Remedial Measures)
    • Rule 408 (Compromise & Offers to Compromise)
    • Rule 409 (Payment of Medical & Similar Expenses)
    • Rule 410 (Inadmissibility of Pleas, Plea Discussions, and Related Statements)
    • Rule 411 (Liability Insurance)
    • Rule 412 (Sex Offense Cases; Relevance of Alleged Victim's Past Sexual Behavior or Alleged Sexual Predisposition)
    • Rule 413 (Evidence of Similar Crimes in Sexual Assault Cases)
    • Rule 414 (Evidence of Similar Crimes in Child Molestation Cases)
    • Rule 415 (Evidence of Similar Acts in Civil Cases Concerning Sexual Assault or Child Molestation)

  • Article V (Privileges)
    • Rule 501 (General Rule)

  • Article VI (Witnesses)
    • Rule 601 (General Rule of Competency)
    • Rule 602 (Lack of Personal Knowledge)
    • Rule 603 (Oath or Affirmation)
    • Rule 604 (Interpreters)
    • Rule 605 (Competency of Judge as Witness)
    • Rule 606 (Competency of Juror as Witness)
    • Rule 607 (Who May Impeach)
    • Rule 608 (Evidence of Character and Conduct of Witness)
    • Rule 609 (Impeachment by Evidence of Conviction of Crime)
    • Rule 610 (Religious Beliefs or Opinions)
    • Rule 611 (Mode and Order of Interrogation and Presentation)
    • Rule 612 (Writing Used to Refresh Memory)
    • Rule 613 (Prior Statements of Witnesses)
    • Rule 614 (Calling and Interrogation of Witnesses by Court)
    • Rule 615 (Exclusion of Witnesses)

  • Article VII (Opinions & Expert Testimony)
    • Rule 701 (Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses)
    • Rule 702 (Testimony by Experts)
    • Rule 703 (Bases of Opinion Testimony by Experts)
    • Rule 704 (Opinion on Ultimate Issue)
    • Rule 705 (Disclosure of Facts or Data Underlying Expert Opinion)
    • Rule 706 (Court Appointed Experts)

  • Article VIII (Hearsay)
    • Rule 801 (Definitions)
    • Rule 802 (Hearsay Rule)
    • Rule 803 (Hearsay Exceptions; Availability of Declarant Immaterial)
    • Rule 804 (Hearsay Exceptions; Declarant Unavailable)
    • Rule 805 (Hearsay within Hearsay)
    • Rule 806 (Attacking and Supporting Credibility of Declarant)
    • Rule 807 (Residual Exception)

  • Article IX (Authentication & Identification)
    • Rule 901 (Requirement of Authentication and Identification)
    • Rule 902 (Self-authentication)
    • Rule 903 (Subscribing Witness' Testimony Unnecessary)

  • Article X (Contents of Writings & Records)
    • Rule 1001 (Definitions)
    • Rule 1002 (Requirement of Original)
    • Rule 1003 (Admissibility of Duplicates)
    • Rule 1004 (Admissibility of Other Evidence of Contents)
    • Rule 1005 (Public Records)
    • Rule 1006 (Summaries)
    • Rule 1007 (Testimony or Written Admission of Party)
    • Rule 1008 (Functions of Court and Jury)

  • Article XI (Miscellaneous Rules)
    • Rule 1101 (Applicability of Rules)
    • Rule 1102 (Amendments)
    • Rule 1103 (Title)