Principle Archive

In sexual offense prosecutions where a child's unsworn testimony is admitted, a person shall not be liable to be convicted unless that testimony is corroborated by…

The evidence of a child witness who does not understand the nature of an oath may be received unsworn if the court is satisfied that the…

Where evidence is circumstantial, it must be sufficiently cogent, compelling, and unequivocal to show beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant committed the offense charged; insufficient circumstantial…

Before the 1979 Constitution, earlier Constitutions contained no provisions annulling the common law principle of state immunity from liability in tort; this common law principle was…

It would be manifestly absurd to require a court to take lengthy evidence where it appears that the entire suit can be decided upon the pleadings…

Under the Public Officers Protection Law requiring actions to be commenced within three months of the act, neglect, or default complained of, the cause of action…

The wrongful admission of evidence shall not of itself be a ground for reversing a decision where it appears to the appellate court that the wrongfully…

The court will not allow a party on appeal to raise questions not raised in the trial court or grant leave to argue new grounds not…

Grounds of appeal raising issues of mixed law and fact are incompetent if leave to appeal has not been sought and obtained either from the lower…

Where land is in an area designated as urban and therefore outside local government jurisdiction, documents issued by local authorities purporting to grant title are issued…

Where land is in an area designated as urban and therefore outside local government jurisdiction, documents issued by local authorities purporting to grant title are issued…

In areas designated as urban areas, local governments have no jurisdiction to grant any right of occupancy; such land is under the control and management of…