trial by the record

A trial in which one party insists that a record exists to support its claim and the opposing party denies the existence of such a record.

• If the record can be produced, the court will consider it in reaching a verdict — otherwise, it will rule for the opponent.

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词条贡献者

双语律师容远，毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各类与公司治理相关的法律文件。