Prejudicial Error
/ˌprɛdʒʊˈdɪʃəl ˈɛrər/
Definitions
- (n.) An error in a legal proceeding significant enough to affect the outcome, warranting reversal or modification of the decision.
The appellate court reversed the judgment due to a prejudicial error in jury instructions.
Forms
- prejudicial error
- prejudicial errors
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Commentary
Prejudicial error is distinguished from harmless error by its substantial impact on case outcomes; drafters should specify the nature of the error's effect to clarify its legal significance.
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