Corroborate means to confirm and make more certain the substantiating testimony of a witness or a party at a trial. It is best understood in the context of supporting evidence. Cases such as this one from Alabama explain that “corroborate...
civil procedure
corroborating evidence
Corroborating evidence is evidence that strengthens or confirms already existing evidence. In courts, it is used to support the testimony of a witness. For example, California has a statute that defines corroborating evidence in the context...
corroborating witness
Corroborating witness is a person whose testimony supports or confirms the testimony already given by someone in a current case. A corroborating witness supporting a testimony made by a party is an essential requirement in certain types of...
cost bill
Cost bill, also referred to as bill of costs, is an itemized list of court costs incurred by the prevailing party in a lawsuit. The prevailing party submits this list to the court and the losing party after a judgment has been issued in the...
costs
Costs are the fees incurred for the use of a court and are seen in civil and criminal courts of all levels. Court costs usually include the initial filing fee, fees for serving the summons, complaint, and subpoenas, and fees to pay for the...
counsel
To counsel is to provide legal advice or guidance to someone on specific subject matter. Counsel is also a lawyer giving advice about a legal matter and representing clients in court.
See also: Counselor and Attorney
...counsel of record
The counsel of record, also known as attorney of record, is the lawyer who appears in court or receives pleadings and other formal documents on a party's behalf.
In People v. Macrander, 828 P.2d 234, the Supreme Court of...
counselor
A counselor is a person who gives advice or acts on behalf of a person or entity. A lawyer who pleads cases in court is also called a counselor.
See also: Attorney
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count
Counts refer to the basis for bringing a case, including each cause of action in civil cases or charge in criminal cases. Lawsuits can involve multiple counts in which someone can be held liable. For example, assault and battery are separate...
counterclaim
A counterclaim is defined as a claim for relief filed against an opposing party after the original claim is filed. Most commonly, a claim by the defendant against the plaintiff.
Overview:When composing an answer,...