reversible error

An error that affects a party’s substantive rights or the case’s outcome, and thus is grounds for reversal if the party properly objected. — Also termed harmful error; prejudicial error; fatal error. [Cases: Administrative Law and Procedure 764; Appeal and Error 1025–1074; Criminal Law 1162. C.J.S. Appeal and Error §§ 825–830; Criminal Law §§ 1713–1715; […]