Warning

Info

Warning

Info

Warning

Info

LSDefine

Simple English definitions for legal terms

collateral matter

Read a random definition: ex hypothesi

A quick definition of collateral matter:

Collateral matter: Evidence that is not relevant to the main point being discussed. For example, if someone makes a mistake about a small detail, the other side cannot bring in evidence to prove them wrong. They can only ask questions to clarify the mistake.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Collateral matter refers to any evidence that could not have been introduced for a relevant purpose. For example, if a witness has made an error in testifying about a detail that is not relevant to the facts of the case, then another party cannot call witnesses to contradict that point. Cross-examination alone must suffice.

Example: During a trial, a witness testifies that they saw the defendant wearing a blue shirt on the day of the crime. The color of the shirt is not relevant to the case, but the fact that the witness saw the defendant is. If the defense tries to call a witness to contradict the color of the shirt, the judge may rule that it is a collateral matter and not allow the evidence to be presented.

Explanation: The example illustrates how collateral matter is any evidence that is not relevant to the case. The color of the shirt is not important to the case, so it is considered collateral. The judge may not allow the defense to present evidence about the color of the shirt because it is not relevant to the case.

collateral loan | collateral mistake

Warning

Info

General

General chat about the legal profession.
main_chatroom
👍 Chat vibe: 0 👎
Help us make LSD better!
Tell us what's important to you
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:42
Your mom
JumpySubsequentDolphin
13:42
NOOO WAY LMFAO
JumpySubsequentDolphin
13:42
HOPEFULLY STRIKES AGAIN
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:43
2nd today
JeremyFragrance
13:43
lmao
JeremyFragrance
13:43
i feel better now
JumpySubsequentDolphin
13:43
nOOOO I MISSED ONE
glovediedthisishismom
13:45
i want wednesday off
glovediedthisishismom
13:45
no fair
soap
13:46
Thanks! I had almost forgotten to do that.
JumpySubsequentDolphin
13:46
oh thank God you sent that
JumpySubsequentDolphin
13:46
i know what ill be doing for the next few hours!
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:47
just in case anyone forgot
babycat
13:53
i’m a big fan of you cross-promoting your Reddit posts
babycat
13:53
I thought it was gonna be abt FAFSA before I clicked on it
JumpySubsequentDolphin
13:53
IS THAT HOPEFULLYS REDDIT
babycat
13:53
yeah lol
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:53
Thank you, I crave engagement
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:53
it's all desire when posting online
JumpySubsequentDolphin
13:54
omg theres a your mom joke
JumpySubsequentDolphin
13:54
im loling
13:54
LOL
soap
13:56
Lmao Hopefully your reddit is great
soap
13:59
Nearly everyone who interviewed with me already got into Cornell. WL inbound T-T
JumpySubsequentDolphin
14:00
no soapy i believe in you sm
soap
14:00
My Cornell portal changed
soap
14:01
It totally dropped any references to reviewing my interview.
soap
14:02
Tex, if you're on here, has your Cornell portal also changed?
soap
14:04
All the substatuses disappeared
LSD+ is ad-free, with DMs, discounts, case briefs & more.