Bill of exceptions
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000721
A formal written statement of objections made by a party during a trial to rulings or decisions of the court, which are then presented to a higher court for review. This document preserves the points of law for appeal. It is less common in modern practice, often replaced by a trial transcript and appellate briefs.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-000721 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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