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In a legal context, an “error” refers to a mistake made by a court, judge, or legal authority in the application, interpretation, or enforcement of the law. Errors can occur in various forms, such as errors of fact, errors of law, or procedural errors. Errors of fact involve mistakes in understanding or interpreting the facts of a case, while errors of law involve misunderstandings or misapplications of legal principles or statutes. Procedural errors relate to mistakes in the process or procedures followed in a legal proceeding. When errors are identified, parties may seek remedies such as appeals or petitions for review to correct the mistake and ensure that justice is served.

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Dictionary Definition of Error
n. a mistake by a judge in procedure or in substantive law, during a hearing, upon petitions or motions, denial of rights, during the conduct of a trial (either granting or denying objections), on approving or denying jury instructions, on a judgment not supported by facts or applicable law or any other step in the judicial process. If a majority of an appeals court finds an error or errors which affect the result, or a denial of fundamental rights such as due process, the higher court will reverse the lower court's error in whole or in part (the entire judgment or a part of it), and remand (send it back) with instructions to the lower court. Appeals courts often find errors which have no prejudicial effect on the rights of a party and are thus harmless error.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March, 2024.

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