Glossary of Car Accidents Law Terms “E”

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En banc “On the bench.” All judges of a court sitting together to hear a case.

Enjoin: To require a person to perform, or abstain or desist from some act.

Evidence: Any form of proof legally presented at a trial through witnesses, records, documents, etc.

Exception: A formal objection of an action of the court, during the trial of a case, in refusing a request or overruling an objection; implying that the party excepting does not acquiesce in the decision of the court and will seek to obtain its reversal.

Exhibit: Paper, document or other object received by the court as evidence during a trial or hearing.

Expert evidence: Testimony given by those qualified to speak with authority regarding scientific, technical or professional matter.