In contrast to admissible evidence, inadmissible evidence is evidence that may not be introduced to a factfinder (usually the judge or jury) to prove the party’s claim. Fed. R. Evid. 103(d).
The Federal Rules of Evidence,...
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incapacitated
The term incapacitated is referring to one's physical or mental inability to manage one's own affairs. Incapacity is a consideration in various areas of the law, notably wills and estates. Indeed, a will may be found void where it can be...
incentive
An incentive is a reason or motivation that encourages parties to engage in certain conduct or to take certain actions. In the legal context, incentives are often created through laws, regulations, financial subsidies, or tax provisions. They...
incompetent
Someone is considered incompetent when they are unable to manage their own affairs due to mental incapacity (such as deterioration or psychosis) or sometimes due to a serious physical disability. Incompetence can be used to appoint a guardian...
indicia
Indicia (in-dish-eeh-yah) is a Latin term meaning “signs,” or “to point out.” For example, certain evidence or documents may indicate that something is probable. The term “indicia” is used, for instance, in the terms "indicia of title" and "...
infamous crime
An infamous crime is a felonious offense. In some states, the term may also refer to crimes that involve corruption, such as fraud or embezzlement. In addition to the severity of the offense, other factors that may contribute to a crime being...
infra
"Infra" is a Latin word that is used as a legal term in many jurisdictions to mean "below" or "below this point." In the legal context, "infra" is often used to refer to a section or part of a legal document or decision that appears below the...
instant
Instant is a descriptive term used to refer to the topic being discussed. The term can refer to cases, orders, motions, judgments, etc. that are before a court. Instant is often used synonymously with the terms “at bar” and “at issue.”
...instrument
An instrument is a written legal document that records the formal execution of legally enforceable acts or agreements, and secures their associated legal rights, obligations, and duties. Contracts, wills, promissory notes, deeds,...
inter vivos trust
An inter vivos trust is a trust that is created during the lifetime of the settlor. An inter vivos trust can be distinguished from a testamentary trust, which is a trust created in a will that begins upon the death of the testator.
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