Tag: Evidence
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Natural Presumptions
In the Past Presumptions of fact; those which depend upon their own form and efficacy in generating belief or conviction in the mind, as derived from those connexions which are pointed out by experience; they are independent of any artificial connexions and differ from mere presumptions of […]
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Reputation
In the Past The opinion generally entertained by people who know another, as to his character, (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) or it is the opinion generally entertained by person; who know a family (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. […]
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Exemplification
In the Past A perfect copy of a record or office book lawfull kept, so far as relates to the matter in question. 3 Bouv. Inst. n. 3107. Vide, generally, 1 Stark. Ev. 151; 1 Phil. Ev. 307; 7 Cranch's Reports (U. S. Supreme Court) 481; 3 Wheat. 234; 10 Wheat. 469; 9 Cranch's Reports…
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Exemplification
In the Past A perfect copy of a record or office book lawfull kept, so far as relates to the matter in question. 3 Bouv. Inst. n. 3107. Vide, generally, 1 Stark. Ev. 151; 1 Phil. Ev. 307; 7 Cranch's Reports (U. S. Supreme Court) 481; 3 Wheat. 234; 10 Wheat. 469; 9 Cranch's Reports…
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Confessor
In the Past A priest of some Christian sect, who receives an account of the sins of his people and promises to give them absolution of their sins. Developments The general rule on the subject of giving evidence of confidential communications is, that the privilege is confined to counsel, […]
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Confessor
In the Past A priest of some Christian sect, who receives an account of the sins of his people and promises to give them absolution of their sins. Developments The general rule on the subject of giving evidence of confidential communications is, that the privilege is confined to counsel, […]
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Duces Tecum
In the Past Bring with thee. A writ commonly called a subpoena duces tecum, commanding the person to whom it is directed to bring with him some writings, papers or other things there specified and described, before the court. 1 Phil. Ev. 886. Developments In general all papers in the […]
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Duces Tecum
In the Past Bring with thee. A writ commonly called a subpoena duces tecum, commanding the person to whom it is directed to bring with him some writings, papers or other things there specified and described, before the court. 1 Phil. Ev. 886. Developments In general all papers in the […]
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Foreign Laws
In the Past The laws of a foreign country. They will be considered with regard to, 1. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The way in which they are to be proved. 2. Their effect when proved. Developments l. The courts do not judicially take notice of foreign […]
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Foreign Laws
In the Past The laws of a foreign country. They will be considered with regard to, 1. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The way in which they are to be proved. 2. Their effect when proved. Developments l. The courts do not judicially take notice of foreign […]
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Promises
In the Past When a defendant has been arrested, he is frequently in duced to make confessions as a result of promises made to him, that if he will tell the truth, he will be either discharged or favored: in such a case evidence of the confession cannot be received, because being geted by the…
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Promises
In the Past When a defendant has been arrested, he is frequently in duced to make confessions as a result of promises made to him, that if he will tell the truth, he will be either discharged or favored: in such a case evidence of the confession cannot be received, because being geted by the…
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Confession
Definition of Confession Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Confession legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia An admission of guilt by a person accused of a crime. A confession is the most extreme form of self-incrimination. Accordingly, if a confession is to be admissible […]
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Confession
Definition of Confession Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Confession legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia An admission of guilt by a person accused of a crime. A confession is the most extreme form of self-incrimination. Accordingly, if a confession is to be admissible […]
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Death
Definition of transfer on death (TOD) Meaning of transfer on death (tod), related to United States investment and financial law, in the American Legal Dictionary. See also related words and terms of transfer on death (tod) below. Resources See Also Further Reading Information about transfer […]