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Record 1 2013-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Law of Evidence
  • Citizenship and Immigration
CONT

Character evidence may be admitted where the character of the party is an element of the claim—for example, in a defamation claim where party A sues party B because B said that A is dishonest. In such a claim, B can introduce evidence that A has a reputation as a dishonest person.

OBS

character evidence: term used by Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit de la preuve
  • Citoyenneté et immigration

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho probatorio
  • Ciudadanía e inmigración
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