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collateral matter

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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.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] 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
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
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
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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