evidence

Body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid in legal or investigative proceedings

Conceptconcept area of lawQ176763

Also known as rules of evidence · body of facts · proof · legal evidence · evidence material

Instance of: concept
, area of law
Subclass of: information
, artificial object
, evidence
Part of: civil procedure
, criminal procedure
, administrative procedure
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The law of evidence, also known as the rules of evidence, encompasses the rules and legal principles that govern the proof of facts in a legal proceeding. These rules determine what evidence must or must not be considered by the trier of fact in reaching its decision. The trier of fact is a judge in bench trials, or the jury in any cases involving a jury. The law of evidence is also concerned with the quantum (amount), quality, and type of proof needed to prevail in litigation. The rules vary depending upon whether the venue is a criminal court, civil court, or family court, and they vary by jurisdiction.

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Different from: Q19814025
Said to be the same as: evidential value
Facet of: jurisprudence
Has use: inquiry

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