What is objection sustained?

In legal proceedings, the term "objection sustained" refers to a decision made by a judge during a trial. When an attorney raises an objection to something that occurs during the trial—such as a line of questioning, the admissibility of evidence, or the conduct of opposing counsel—they state their objection to the judge. The judge then decides whether to uphold the objection or overrule it.

If the judge says "objection sustained," it means the judge agrees with the attorney's objection and disallows whatever was objected to. This can result in the witness's answer being stricken from the record, the jury being instructed to disregard certain statements, or preventing a particular line of questioning from proceeding. The sustaining of an objection is often aimed at ensuring that the trial remains fair and adheres to legal rules and standards, such as relevance, hearsay, or prejudice.