# Misstatement of Evidence Objection

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDI5SwYpUkYU0PrqZjBXyUm

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Mischaracterization of Evidence Objection

**Alternative Labels:**

- Evidence Distortion Objection
- Incorrect Representation Objection
- Mischaracterization of Testimony
- Misstatement of Testimony
- Objection to False Evidence Representation

## Definition

A Misstatement of Evidence Objection is raised when a party in a legal proceeding believes that the opposing counsel or a witness has inaccurately represented the evidence on record. This objection seeks to ensure that the evidence is accurately portrayed and understood by courts, factfinders, and decisionmakers.

## Sub Class Of

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

**Deprecated:** False

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