Evidentiary Weakness
Definitions
- (n.) The deficiency or insufficiency of evidence to establish a fact or meet a legal standard of proof.
The judge excluded the claim due to evidentiary weakness in the plaintiff’s testimony.
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- evidentiary weaknesses
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Commentary
Evidentiary weakness often impacts the admissibility or weight of proof in litigation; drafting should consider how evidentiary standards influence case strategy.
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