That which is given by a party in the cause to explain, repel, counteract or disprove facts given in evidence on the other side. The term rebutting evidence is more particularly applied to that evidence given by the plaintiff, to explain or repel the evidence given by the defendant. 2. It is a general rule that anything may be given as rebutting evidence which is a direct reply … [Read more...]

The court process of appointing a receiver to take custody of the assets of an estate, business or other property which is subject to a lawsuit or may be sold in order to pay the creditors of the debtor owner. … [Read more...]

Duties of both the prosecution and defense to each other regarding the disclosure of evidence. Defense counsel must provide copies of statements made by the defendant before trial. The prosecution must provide counsel for the defense with the same material, any statements the defendant may have made prior to trial. … [Read more...]

A witness called to testify solely to dispute evidence or testimony prior presented. … [Read more...]

The receiving any property with the knowledge that it has been feloniously or unlawfully stolen, taken, extorted, obtained, embezzled, or disposed of. Sweet. … [Read more...]