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manifest weight of the evidence

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A quick definition of manifest weight of the evidence:

The manifest weight of the evidence is a way of reviewing a verdict. It means that the verdict will only be changed if it is very obvious that it is wrong and there is no evidence to support it. This is different from the weight of the evidence, which looks at the strength of the evidence presented in court.

A more thorough explanation:

The manifest weight of the evidence is a legal term that refers to a standard of review used to determine whether a verdict is supported by the evidence presented in a trial. This standard is deferential, meaning that a verdict will only be overturned if it is clearly unsupported by the evidence and another outcome is obviously correct.

For example, if a jury finds a defendant guilty of a crime, but the evidence presented at trial was weak or contradictory, the manifest weight of the evidence standard would require the appellate court to defer to the jury's verdict unless it was clearly unsupported by the evidence. On the other hand, if the evidence overwhelmingly supported a different outcome, such as a finding of not guilty, the appellate court would be more likely to overturn the verdict.

Another example might be a civil case where a plaintiff is seeking damages for injuries sustained in a car accident. If the evidence presented at trial is inconclusive or contradictory, the manifest weight of the evidence standard would require the court to defer to the jury's verdict unless it was clearly unsupported by the evidence. However, if the evidence clearly showed that the defendant was at fault and the plaintiff suffered significant injuries, the court would be more likely to uphold the verdict.

These examples illustrate how the manifest weight of the evidence standard is used to ensure that verdicts are based on the evidence presented at trial, rather than personal biases or other factors. By requiring a high level of certainty before overturning a verdict, this standard helps to promote fairness and consistency in the legal system.

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U-Hawaii-Jason-Momoa-Law
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dasfi0990ut1
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TriplePuppy
15:03
question: should a loci follow an actual letter template?
TriplePuppy
15:03
like Dear x,
dasfi0990ut1
15:05
Not sure, I used biz letter fomat attached as a .pdf for easy printing.
U-Hawaii-Jason-Momoa-Law
15:12
Hello & Yes it can. I made all mine weird military formats though. Can really format it however you want.
dasfi0990ut1
15:13
Did you include your MOS/ discharge rank?
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U-Hawaii-Jason-Momoa-Law
15:16
@dasfi0990ut1: I included my 3 honorables with my 3 different jobs on my resume. I did not put rank anywhere unless they asked for it on the app.
TGM
15:17
Just out of curiosity, is yield protection at a t6 real, or do schools in that tier not do it?
U-Hawaii-Jason-Momoa-Law
15:17
Half the law schools I applied to don't know the rank I was in the military and it shouldn't be considered. All service is equal to the military even if in reality that is not enforced.
dasfi0990ut1
15:17
@U-Hawaii-Jason-Momoa-Law: Awesome! Thank you for serving.
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15:19
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therealjaysontatum
15:19
what time of day do you guys think schools stop calling
dasfi0990ut1
15:19
@U-Hawaii-Jason-Momoa-Law: That is what my dad said: "I did it all for you, all 30seconds."
therealjaysontatum
15:19
like do they call all day or just for like an hour at noon
dasfi0990ut1
15:20
@therealjaysontatum: It depends. Some am/pm. Some have multiple adcoms, some schools only have a few, so they call all day
therealjaysontatum
15:21
i just wonder what their day looks like on a wednesday when its time to admit people
therealjaysontatum
15:22
unlv is mainly who im asking about, i dont think they have a huge adcom department
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