case stated
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
They, therefore, were of opinion that, in the case stated for their consideration, restitution ought to be made.
From The Life of George Washington, Vol. 5 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States by Marshall, John
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