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Search and seizure, unreasonable
Definition:
The closure of court records to inspection, except to the parties.
Recidivism
Definition:
Evidence given to explain, contradict, or disprove facts offered by the adverse party. In criminal cases, the state has the opportunity to rebut the defendant's case because it has the burden of proof.
Nominal party
Definition:
One, who is joined as a party or defendant merely because the technical rules of pleading require his presence in the record,
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