Against The (manifest) (weight Of The) Evidence Definition

noun
An evidentiary standard allowing a trial judge to set aside a jury’s judgment or verdict and order a new trial when it clearly appears to the judge that the jury’s decision is unsupported by the credible evidence presented at trial; is based upon false evidence or some improper motive, bias, or feelings; or would result in a miscarriage of justice. However, this does not permit a judge to substitute the jury’s decision with his own merely because he disagrees with the decision.
Webster's New World Law

Find Similar Words

Find similar words to against the (manifest) (weight of the) evidence using the buttons below.

Words Starting With

Words Ending With

Word Length

Words Near Against The (manifest) (weight Of The) Evidence in the Dictionary