Positive evidence

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Definition

1. Eyewitness testimony 2. Testimony by a witness that he has himself seen or heard something take place.
Context: Used in Evidence Law

Examples

  • In practice, “positive evidence” means eyewitness testimony 2.

Term Information

Jurisdiction: Common law
Legal Areas: Evidence Law
Pronunciation: /positive-evidence/
Etymology: Origin: English legal terminology
Related Terms:
testimony witness take

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