Define: Sustain

– Sustaining a legal objection means that the judge agrees with the objection and rules in favor of the party making the objection, typically resulting in the exclusion of the evidence or testimony in question.

– Yes, a business can sustain a lawsuit for breach of contract if it can prove that the other party failed to fulfill their contractual obligations, resulting in damages.

– The statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits varies by state, but in general, a person can sustain a lawsuit for personal injury within 2-3 years from the date of the injury.

– Yes, a landlord can sustain an eviction against a tenant for non-payment of rent if the tenant has failed to pay rent as required by the lease agreement.

– In order to sustain a criminal conviction, the prosecution must present sufficient evidence to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

– Yes, a person can sustain a lawsuit for defamation if they can prove that false and damaging statements were made about them, resulting in harm to their reputation.

– A company can sustain a trademark infringement claim by demonstrating that another party is using a mark that is confusingly similar to their own registered trademark, causing consumer confusion.

– Yes, a person can sustain a lawsuit for wrongful termination if they believe they were fired in violation of anti-discrimination laws, in retaliation for whistleblowing, or in breach of an employment contract.

– In order to sustain a claim for medical malpractice, the plaintiff must prove that a healthcare provider breached the standard of care, resulting in injury or harm to the patient.

– Yes, a person can sustain a lawsuit for breach of fiduciary duty if they can prove that a person in a position of trust and confidence failed to act in the best interests of the plaintiff, resulting in harm or loss.