Evidence
Introduction to Evidence
Evidence, the means by which disputed facts are proved to be true or untrue in any trial before a court of law or an agency that functions like a court. Because American law is committed to a rational rather than a formalistic system of evidence, no value is assigned to the form or the quantity of evidence offered. Effectiveness is generally determined by how persuasive the evidence seems, especially to a jury.
In a few cases formal rules are enforced. Treason must be proved by the testimony of two witnesses, and in several states two witnesses are required for a perjury conviction. Some transactions, such as wills, transfers of land, and the sale of very valuable goods, must be evidenced by written documents.” (1)
Trust, Evidence
From the book The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law, about Trust, Evidence (1): Without any trust being declared in writing, parol evidence can not be allowed to prove that the Catholic Church and parsonage is held in trust for the congregation by the bishop of the diocese, notwithstanding that the moneys for purchasing the lands and putting up such buildings were collected by subscriptions and contributions made to the priest in charge under the law, usage, and polity of the Roman Catholic Church.489 At common law land may be granted to pious uses before there is a grantee to take it. In the meantime, the title is in abeyance.490 Where the title to parsonage lands is in the minister as a sole corporation, on his death the title remains in abeyance until a successor is appointed.491
Evidence
In relation to religious matters, find out about Evidence and the following issues in this world legal Encyclopedia:
- Judicial Notice
- Competent Witness
- Confessions, Secret Societies
- Privilege, Answer
- Admissions, False Statements
- Anonymous Letter, Clergyman
Evidence
In relation to religious matters, find out about Evidence and the following issues in this world legal Encyclopedia:
- Voire Dire
- England, Confession
- United States, Rules
- Presumptions, Usage
- Funeral Expenses
Evidence
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- Jury System
- Trial Arguments
Evidence
Introduction
Evidence
This entry provides an overview of the legal framework of evidence, with a description of the most significant features of evidence at international level.
Related Work and Conclusions
King’s (queen’s) Evidence
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- Jury System
- Trial Arguments
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- State’s evidence
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References (Papers)
- The Unintended Consequences Of California Proposition 47: Reducing Law Enforcement’S Ability To Solve Serious, Violent Crimes, Shelby Kail, Aug 2017
- Following The Rules: Exclusion Of Witness, Sequestration, And No-Consultation Orders, Richard H. Underwood, Jun 2017
- State Searches, Federal Cases, And Choice Of Law: Just A Little Respect, John B. Corr, Jun 2017
- Absolute Immunity: General Principles And Recent Developments, Erwin Chemerinsky, Jun 2017
- Ask Versus Tell: Potential Confusion When Child Witnesses Are Questioned About Conversastions, Stacia N. Stolzenberg, Kelly Mcwilliams, Thomas D. Lyon, May 2017
- Forensics’ Fight: A Need For Aggressive Strategies Against Confirmation Bias, Madison Mcgowan, May 2017
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Further Reading
- Information related to evidence in the Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Law(MPEPIL), Germany, United Kingdom
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Notes and References
- Charles M. Scanlan, The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law. The Law of Church and Grave (1909), Benziger Brothers, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago
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- Religion
- Church
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Notes and References
- Information about Evidence in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia
Guide to Evidence
The Legal History of Evidence
This section provides an overview of Evidence
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- Legal Biography
- Legal Traditions
- Historical Laws
- History of Law
Further Reading
- Evidence in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford University Press)
- The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Political and Legal History (Oxford University Press)
- Evidence in the Dictionary of Concepts in History, by Harry Ritter
- A Short History of Western Legal Theory, by John Kelly
Hierarchical Display of Evidence
Law > Justice > Judicial proceedings > Legal hearing
Evidence
Concept of Evidence
See the dictionary definition of Evidence.
Characteristics of Evidence
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Translation of Evidence
- Spanish: Testimonio
- French: Témoignage
- German: Zeugenaussage
- Italian: Testimonianza
- Portuguese: Testemunho
- Polish: świadek
Thesaurus of Evidence
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See also
- Arsenic
- Boron
- Selenium
- Silicon
- Tellurium
- Testimony
- Witness
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