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
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DIRIMENT IMPEDIMENTS
In canon law. Absolute bars to marriage, which would make It null ab initio. … [Read more...] about DIRIMENT IMPEDIMENTS
DIGNITY
In English law. An honor; a title, station, or distinction of honor. Dignities are a species of incorporeal hereditaments, in which a person may have a property or estate. 2 Bl. Comm. 37; 1 Bl. Comm. 396; 1 Crabb, Real Prop. 468, et seq. … [Read more...] about DIGNITY
DIMINISHED CAPACITY
An impaired mental condition which may be caused by trauma, intoxication or disease which reduces or otherwise may negate the criminal responsibility of a defendant. It is similar to temporary insanity but it is not an insanity plea. it is permitted in some states. Also known as "diminished responsibility." … [Read more...] about DIMINISHED CAPACITY
DIFFERENCE
In an agreement for submission to arbitration, "difference" means disagreement or dispute Fravert v. Fesler, 11 Colo. App. 387, 53 Pac. 288; Pioneer Mfg. Co. v. Phoenix Assur. Co., 106 N. C. 28, 10 S. E. 1057. Difficile est nt nnns homo vicem duor" am snstineat. 4 Coke, 118. It is difficult that one man should sustain the place of two: … [Read more...] about DIFFERENCE