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...] about CREDIBLE PERSON
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CREDIBLE WITNESS
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...] about CREDIBLE WITNESS
COVER INTO
The phrase "covered into the treasury," as used in acts of congress and the practice of the United States treasury department, means that money has actually been paid into the treasury in the regular manner, as distinguished from merely depositing it with the treasurer. U. S. v. Johnston, 124 U. S. 236, 8 Sup. Ct 446, 31 L. Ed. 389. … [Read more...] about COVER INTO
CRATES
An iron gate before a prison. 1 Vent. 304. … [Read more...] about CRATES
COVER UP
To hide, to conceal to attempt to impede a criminal investigation through concealment. … [Read more...] about COVER UP