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Yes, Adam should object -- an objection based on marital privilege is now justified because it is apparent that a private communication is now being offered into evidence.

1. Does it matter that there has been no clear evidence that this was a private conversation?  How do we know there weren’t other people present?

It does not matter. Beckman has not made this argument, and it’s up to the lawyers to define the issue.

2. Look at the question and answer.

    Q: What did he say about the postings?
    A: He said it was okay because his boss was so stupid he couldn’t even use Facebook

When is the objection timely?  After the question, or not until after the answer? As the problem is written, the objection is timely after the question.

Any questions? E-mail me at tanford@indiana.edu and include the reference 0206.

Suppose instead of asking specifically about what Adam said, Carol had been asked "What happened next?" May Adam’s attorney object to the question? When you think you know the answer, click here.