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Summary
This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing a legal argument between attorneys Mr. Rohrbach and Ms. Sternheim before a judge. The discussion centers on a '401 objection' regarding the admissibility of evidence to impeach a witness named Kate. Mr. Rohrbach argues the evidence is extrinsic and on a collateral matter, while Ms. Sternheim contends it is permissible to show the witness's motive and bias.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Loftus |
Mentioned in the header, possibly a witness or party involved in the case. The testimony is described as 'direct'.
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| THE COURT | Judge |
Presiding over the legal proceeding, asking questions and making rulings on objections.
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| MR. ROHRBACH | Attorney |
An attorney making a '401 objection' to testimony concerning 'Kate'.
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| Kate | Witness |
A person whose testimony is the subject of a legal argument regarding impeachment, bias, and motive.
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| MS. STERNHEIM | Attorney |
An attorney arguing against Mr. Rohrbach's objection, stating that a witness's motive and bias can be attacked.
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Organizations (1)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the page as the court reporting service.
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Timeline (1 events)
2022-08-10
A legal argument takes place before a judge regarding an objection to testimony. Mr. Rohrbach objects to evidence concerning a witness named Kate, calling it a '401 objection' and inadmissible extrinsic evidence. Ms. Sternheim counters that the evidence is permissible to attack the witness's motive and bias.
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Relationships (3)
They are opposing counsel in a court proceeding, arguing opposite sides of an evidentiary objection before the judge.
Mr. Rohrbach is an attorney addressing the judge ('your Honor') and presenting a legal argument for a ruling.
Ms. Sternheim is an attorney addressing the judge and presenting a legal argument for a ruling.
Key Quotes (3)
"Is that a 401 objection?"Source
— THE COURT
(The judge asks for clarification on the legal basis of an objection being made.)
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Quote #1
"It's a 401 objection, your Honor, and we think it's extrinsic evidence on a collateral matter because it's not impeachment about any of the core subjects."Source
— MR. ROHRBACH
(An attorney, Mr. Rohrbach, explains the grounds for his objection to testimony.)
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Quote #2
"Judge, it's my understanding that motive and bias can be attacked in this manner."Source
— MS. STERNHEIM
(An attorney, Ms. Sternheim, argues against the objection, stating that the line of questioning is permissible to show witness bias.)
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Quote #3
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