Worthy of belief; entitled to credit. See COMPETENCY. Credible person. One who is trustworthy and entitled to be believed; in law and legal proceedings, one who is entitled to have his oath or affidavit accepted as reliable, not only on account of his good reputation for veracity; but also on account of his intelligence, knowledge of the circumstances, and disinterested … [Read more...]

Evidence that is most likely true as the circumstances dictate the likelihood of such fact being true. … [Read more...]

One who is trustworthy and entitled to be believed; in law and legal proceedings one who is entitled to have his oath or affidavit accepted as reliable not only on account of his good reputation for veracity but also on account of his intelligence knowledge of the circumstances and disinterested relation to the matter in question. … [Read more...]

A credible witness is one who is competent to give evidence, and is worthy of belief. 5 Mass. 219 17 Pick. 134; 2 Curt. Ecc. R. 336. In deciding upon the credibility of a witness, it is always pertinent to consider whether he is capable of knowing the thing thoroughly about which he testifies. 2. Whether he was actually present at the transaction. 3. Whether he paid, sufficient … [Read more...]

common law, contracts. The ability to borrow, on the opinion conceived by the lender that he will be repaid. This definition includes the effect and the immediate cause of credit. The debt due in consequence of such a contract is also called a credit; as, administrator of an the goods, chattels, effects and credits 2. The time extended for the payment of goods sold, is also … [Read more...]