# Non-Responsive Objection

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R7pgWczDcp7em4Tl5BCtMsl

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Objection to Irrelevant Answer

**Alternative Labels:**

- Irrelevant Response Objection
- Objection to Unrelated Answer

## Definition

A Non-Responsive Objection is raised when a party in a legal proceeding believes that a witness's response does not directly address the question asked. This objection seeks to ensure that the testimony remains relevant and focused on the issues at hand.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R7NB9WJzAFK6tIIGmfIj5Ay
- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RBMlUtTtbQUQxrZrkeF8Fpm

**Deprecated:** False

**Source:** Fed. R. Evid. 611