# Speculation Objection

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDFnGjQt5EwLENQv2FE8JE3

## Labels

**Alternative Labels:**

- Conjecture Objection
- Guesswork Objection
- Unfounded Conclusion Objection

## Definition

Speculation Objection is a legal objection raised when a question or testimony calls for an answer based on conjecture or guesswork rather than personal knowledge or facts. It is used to prevent witnesses from providing opinions or conclusions without a proper foundation

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCEx7g3wSm7TRkpl2WQko0s

## Parent Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8IjWyMOHm19LbFKPf6DxY0

**Deprecated:** False

**Source:** Fed. R. Evid. 701