Expert witness

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A witness with specialized knowledge, training, or experience. Expert witnesses are generally permitted to testify on the basis of their...

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Parol evidence

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Describes a verbal discussion or agreement that sheds light on the interpretation of a written...

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Hearsay evidence

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A statement made outside of the arbitration hearing by a person other than the witness who is testifying. It is offered for the truth of the matter contained...

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Materiality

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Refers to the the degree of importance of a particular piece of evidence to the matter in...

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Relevant evidence

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Evidence that tends to prove or disprove facts in a case....

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Foundation

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The term refers to the preliminary facts required to demonstrate the authenticity of a document or the circumstances of testimonial...

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Documentary evidence

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Evidence which is presented in a writing or document offered as...

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Circumstantial evidence

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Evidence which involves facts that, when taken together, establish another fact by the circumstances and inferences drawn from the factual connections....

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Direct evidence

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Evidence is offered as proof of a fact without relying on any inference or presumption....

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Evidence

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Testimony, writings, or other matters presented as proof at a...

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