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against the weight of the evidence

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A quick definition of against the weight of the evidence:

Against the weight of the evidence: When a verdict or judgment is made that goes against the credible evidence presented, it is said to be against the weight of the evidence. This means that the evidence in the record does not support the decision made. The weight of the evidence refers to how persuasive the evidence is compared to other evidence presented. If a verdict is against the great weight of the evidence, a new trial may be granted.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: When a verdict or judgment is against the weight of the evidence, it means that it is not supported by the credible evidence presented in the case. The weight of the evidence refers to the persuasiveness of some evidence in comparison with other evidence.

Example: In a criminal trial, the prosecution presents evidence to prove that the defendant committed the crime. If the jury finds the defendant guilty, but the evidence presented by the prosecution is weak and not convincing, the verdict may be against the weight of the evidence.

Explanation: The example illustrates that the verdict is not supported by the credible evidence presented in the case. The weight of the evidence is not in favor of the prosecution, and the verdict may be overturned on appeal.

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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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22:32
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[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
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windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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I gtg to bed soon.
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5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
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