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A quick definition of light most favorable:

Term: Light Most Favorable

Definition: When a verdict is being reviewed, the standard of scrutinizing or interpreting it by accepting all evidence and inferences that support it and ignoring any evidence or inferences that go against it. This means looking at the verdict in the best possible light. For example, if someone is accused of a crime and found guilty, the court will review the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict, meaning they will assume that all the evidence that led to the guilty verdict is true and accurate.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Light most favorable refers to the standard of scrutinizing or interpreting a verdict by accepting as true all evidence and inferences that support it and disregarding all contrary evidence and inferences. This means that when reviewing a verdict, the court will look at all the evidence and inferences that support it, even if there is some evidence that contradicts it.

Example: In a criminal trial, the jury finds the defendant guilty of murder. The defendant's lawyer files a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, arguing that there was not enough evidence to support the guilty verdict. The court reviews the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict, meaning that they accept all evidence and inferences that support the guilty verdict and disregard any evidence that contradicts it.

Another example: In a civil trial, a plaintiff sues a defendant for breach of contract. The jury finds in favor of the plaintiff and awards damages. The defendant's lawyer files a motion for a new trial, arguing that the verdict was not supported by the evidence. The court reviews the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict, meaning that they accept all evidence and inferences that support the verdict and disregard any evidence that contradicts it.

These examples illustrate how the court uses the standard of light most favorable to review a verdict. The court will look at all the evidence and inferences that support the verdict and disregard any evidence that contradicts it. This standard is used to ensure that the verdict is based on the strongest evidence and inferences available.

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shaquilleoatmeal
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shaquilleoatmeal
12:32
you grow through what you go through bunny, you know for the next relationship what you deserve
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lawguy we're nearly stats twins :D
13:13
I saw that, and I saw you got the Georgetown interview invite yesterday too! Goodluck!
you too haha, i was super surprised to have received one so early not gonna lie
i heard the group interview is really chill and I'm kinda excited to do it
seems cool
13:14
Yeah, 7sage has a page that talks about the questions for each schools interview, GULC's seems unique
13:15
Idk how much of an effect it has on admissions chances but should be cool either way
ive heard the conversion rate for gulc group interview is pretty high even moreso if you have the stats
it's hard to say but i've also heard that the group interview is harder to get than the alumni interview. but who really knows tbh
im p sure they don't interview everyone and getting one this early should be a great sign!
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Yeah I've heard the same ab the group interview
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So maybe I'll see you in D.C. a year from now lmao
initiallaw
13:32
Speaking of stat twins kazuyamishima were exact stat twins lol
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