Manifest Error
/ˈmænɪfəst ˈɛrər/
Definitions
- (n.) A clear, obvious error made in the judgment or decision of a court, usually correctable on appeal.
The appellate court reversed the verdict due to a manifest error in the trial judge's interpretation of the law.
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- manifest error
- manifest errors
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Commentary
A manifest error must be plainly evident and not a mere difference of opinion, often providing a basis for appellate correction.
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