Joint Trial
/ˈdʒɔɪnt traɪəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal proceeding in which two or more parties or claims are tried together in one trial to improve efficiency and consistency.
The court ordered a joint trial for the defendants involved in related criminal charges.
Forms
- joint trial
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Commentary
Joint trials are often used to avoid conflicting verdicts and conserve judicial resources but may raise concerns about prejudice to defendants due to combined evidence or issues.
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