Evidence that clearly and directly relates the proof of an existence of a fact in court. This is as opposed to circumstantial evidence, which is the need to use indirect facts to establish what is likely to have occurred. That which applies immediately to the fadum probandum, without any intervening process; as, if A testifies he saw B inflict a mortal wound on C, of which he, … [Read more...] about DIRECT EVIDENCE
D
DIRIMENT IMPEDIMENTS
In canon law. Absolute bars to marriage, which would make It null ab initio. … [Read more...] about DIRIMENT IMPEDIMENTS
DIOICHIA
The district over which a bishop exercised his spiritual functions. … [Read more...] about DIOICHIA
DIRECT EXAMINATION
The questioning of a witness by the party calling the witness in order to establish a foundation for a position or fact. During direct examination, the attorney who called the witness will ask specific questions which allow the witness to testify, in his or her own words, about something in order to establish the existence or non-existence of something. Leading questions may … [Read more...] about DIRECT EXAMINATION
DISABILITY
(A) Employment: A physical, sensory or mental impairment that significantly affects the life of the person. Special anti-discrimination laws are in effect to protect employees with a disability. (B) Contract Law: The want of legal capacity to do a thing. 2. Persons may be under disability, 1. To make contracts. 2. To bring actions. 3. 1. Those who want understanding; as idiots, … [Read more...] about DISABILITY