weight of the evidence

weight of the evidence

The persuasiveness of some evidence in comparison with other evidence [because the verdict is against the great weight of the evidence, a new trial should be granted]. See BURDEN OF PERSUASION. Cf. PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE. [Cases: Criminal Law 549; Evidence 584. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 655, 1094–1095, 1097, 1102; Evidence §§ 729, 1301–1305, 1320, […]

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weight of the evidence

weight of the evidence. The persuasiveness of some evidence in comparison with other evidence (because the verdict is against the great weight of the evidence, a new trial should be granted). See BURDEN OF PERSUASION. Cf. PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE. [Cases: Criminal Law 549; Evidence 584. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 655, 1094–1095, 1097, 1102; Evidence

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