Jury is instructed to find for the party which has the stronger evidence, however slight that may be. Compare clear and convincing evidence . Sometimes called sentencing report. Compare indictment . Child born after a will is executed, who is not provided for by the will.
Most states have laws that provide for a share of the estate to go to such children.
Case that has minimum amount of evidence necessary to allow it to continue in the judicial process. Evidence sufficient to establish a fact or sustain a finding in favor of the side it supports unless rebutted. Prohibited by constitution unless defamatory or obscene or creates a clear and present danger. When lawyers represent clients without a fee. Also refers more generally to law governing estates.