harmless error

An error that does not affect a party’s substantive rights or the case’s outcome.

• A harmless error is not grounds for reversal. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 61; Fed. R. Crim. P. 52.

— Also termed technical error; error in vacuo. Cf. substantial error. [Cases: Administrative Law and Procedure 764; Appeal and Error 1025–1074. C.J.S. Appeal and Error §§ 825–830; Juries §§ 421–422; Justices of the Peace § 240; Public Administrative Law and Procedure § 225.]

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