case stated

British

noun

Also called: stated case. law a statement of the facts of a case prepared by one court for the opinion or judgment of another court

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Georgia's citizen's arrest law that the defendants are relying on in this case stated that "a private person may arrest an offender if the offense is committed in his presence or within his immediate knowledge."

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2021

Smartmatic's lawsuit in that case stated the defendants should pay a combined $2.7 billion in monetary damages.

From Reuters • Nov. 3, 2021

The coroner’s ruling in the case stated: “excited delirium complicating sickle cell trait, dehydration and abnormalities of the cardiac conduction system during restraint.”

From New York Times • May 15, 2021

Prosecutors and defense attorneys can remove jurors for cause, such as having a relationship with a defendant, a financial interest in the case, stated opinions or bias.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2020

The Counsel for the Crown, opening the case, stated the theory of the prosecution, the case against Cranley.

From The Mark Of Cain by Lang, Andrew

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