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Opinion
which is opined a notion or conviction founded on probable evidence belief stronger than impression less strong than positive knowledge settled judgment in regard to any point of knowledge or action … That which is opined a notion or conviction founded on probable evidence belief stronger than impression less strong than positive knowledge settled judgment in regard to any point of knowledge
scintilla
scintilla : a small trace or barely perceptible amount of something (as evidence supporting a position) … scintilla : a small trace or barely perceptible amount of something (as evidence supporting a position)
trial brief
to be tried, synopsis of evidence and witnesses to be presented, and case and statutory authority for the position of counsel at trial. Source: FindLaw … for and used by attorney at trial which contains, among other things, issues to be tried, synopsis of evidence and witnesses to be presented, and case and statutory authority for the position of counsel at trial. Source:
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dismissal
dismissal 1 : removal from a position or service 2 a : the termination of an action or claim usually before the presentation of evidence … position or service 2 a : the termination of an action or claim usually before the presentation of evidence by the defendant in·vol·un·tary dismissal 1 : the dismissal of an action by the court because of the
Good faith
the need and the opportunity for verification, the situation and context in which the imputation was made, the position of the person making the imputation, and a variety of other factors. Good faith, therefore is a matter … the person making the imputation, and a variety of other factors. Good faith, therefore is a matter for evidence. It is a question of fact to be decided on the particular facts and circumstances of each case.
admission
at trial. b : a party's prior out-of-court statement or action that is inconsistent with his or her position at trial and that tends to establish guilt compare confession declaration against interest at declaration NOTE: Under the … admission 1 : the act or process of admitting [ into evidence] 2 a : a party's acknowledgment that a fact or statement is true NOTE: In civil cases admissions
predecessor in interest
a party in the current case and so had the same motive as the current party in developing testimony at trial see also former testimony at testimony … is in privity ;specif : a party in a previously related civil case who was in a similar position and dealt with similar issues and facts as a party in the current case and so had the
Postulate
Something demanded or asserted especially a position or supposition assumed without proof or one which is considered as self evident a truth to which assent … is considered as self evident a truth to which assent may be demanded or challenged without argument or evidence
Undue influence
influence'. Where the relations subsisting between the parties are such that one of the parties is in a position to dominate the Will of the other and uses that position to obtain an unfair advantage over the … 'enters, into a contract with him, and the transaction appears, on the face of it or on the evidence adduced, to be unconscionable the burden of proving that such contract was not induced by undue influence shall
Infamy
Infamy, means (1) Disgraceful repute (2) The loss of reputation or position resulting from a person's being convicted of an infamous crime, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 781. Infamy, … 7th Edn., p. 781. Infamy, public disgrace; total loss of character. This does not now incapacitate from giving evidence, 6 & 7 Vict. c. 85, s. 1.
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