3 Terms
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Inadmissible
Legal services; Courts
That which, under the rules of evidence, cannot be admitted or received as evidence.
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Legal services; Courts
The standard in a criminal case requiring that the jury be satisfied to a moral certainty that every element of a crime has been proven by the prosecution. This standard of proof does not require ...
Due process of law
Legal services; Courts
The right of all persons to receive the guarantees and safeguards of the law and the judicial process. It includes such constitutional requirements as adequate notice, assistance of counsel, and the ...
Comparative negligence
Legal services; Courts
The rule under which negligence is measured by percentage, and damages are diminished in proportion to the amount of negligence attributable to the person seeking recovery.
Civil procedure
Legal services; Courts
The rules and process by which a civil case is tried and appealed, including the preparations for trial, the rules of evidence and trial conduct, and the procedure for pursuing appeals.
