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scintilla of evidence rule

scintilla-of-evidence rule. A common-law doctrine holding that if even the slightest amount of relevant evidence exists on an issue, then a motion for summary judgment or for directed verdict cannot be granted and the issue must go to the jury. • Federal courts do not follow this rule, but some states apply it. — Also […]

scintilla of evidence rule

glossary / SCINTILLA-OF-EVIDENCE RULE, 微弱证据规则

scintilla of evidence rule 微弱证据规则普通法上的一项规则。指案件中只要有任何的证据，即使很微弱，也可产生一定的法律后果：１如果这些微弱的证据倾向于支持案件中的某一实质性争议，只要这些证据不是模糊的、不确定的、与案件不相关的事实，那么案件必须交由陪审团审理并作出裁决；２如果案件中的证据很微弱，但能够支持一方当事人的主张，则法庭不得对该案作出简易判决。至于什么样的证据才算微弱证据，各法院的认定并不一致，且目前美国多数司法区的法院已摒弃了这一规则。

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