Reversible Error
/ˈriːvɜːrsəbl ˈɛrər/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal mistake in a trial court's proceedings significant enough to warrant the appellate court overturning or modifying the decision.
The appellate court found that a reversible error occurred when the judge improperly excluded key evidence.
Forms
- reversible errors
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Commentary
Reversible error differs from harmless error in that it affects substantial rights or the trial's outcome, thus justifying reversal or remand by an appellate court.
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