The First Step in Most Bench Trials Is the Opening

question 17

True/False

The first step in most bench trials is the opening statement.

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Definitions:

Rescission

The act of cancelling a contract and returning all parties involved to their positions prior to the agreement, effectively nullifying the contract's obligations.

Demonstrator

A person who participates in a public protest or demonstration.

Rectification

The correction of a mistake in an agreement that would have rendered the agreement impossible to perform.

Innocent Misrepresentation

A false statement made without knowledge of its falsehood, leading another to enter into a contract under mistaken beliefs, without intent to deceive.