Procedural Error
/ˌprəʊˈsiːdʒərəl ˈerər/
Definitions
- (n.) A mistake or omission in the process or method of legal proceedings that may affect the outcome of a case.
The appellate court reversed the decision due to a procedural error during the trial.
Forms
- procedural error
- procedural errors
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Commentary
Procedural errors concern the fairness and method of legal processes rather than the substantive rights or merits of a case.
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