Evidentiary Hearing
/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəri ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A court proceeding to examine and evaluate evidence presented by parties before deciding on a legal issue.
The judge scheduled an evidentiary hearing to determine the admissibility of the disputed documents.
Forms
- evidentiary hearings
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Commentary
Evidentiary hearings focus specifically on factual and evidentiary disputes, often preceding trial phases or decisions on motions.
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