The Presence of Particular Characteristics and the Absence of Particular

question 8

Multiple Choice

The presence of particular characteristics and the absence of particular disabilities that render the witness legally qualified to testify in court define

• A) corroborative evidence.
• B) credibility.
• C) competency.
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Trial Court

Serves as the initial venue for adjudicating disputes where factual determinations and legal issues are addressed, often involving a judge and sometimes a jury.

Affirm Decision

A judicial ruling where an appellate court agrees with and upholds the decision made by a lower court.

Lower Court

Courts of limited jurisdiction, such as municipal or district courts, that handle less significant legal matters than higher courts.

Remand Case

The act of sending a legal case back to a lower court for further action or new trial after an appellate court's review.