Important Legal Definitions
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Improper Admission and Rejection of Evidence (Section 167 IEA / Section 155 BSA)
Evidentiary Rules & Proof Standards
Definition
A statutory rule establishing that the improper admission or rejection of evidence shall not be a ground of itself for a new trial or reversal of any decision, if the appellate court finds there was sufficient independent evidence to justify the decision.
Example
A trial judge mistakenly admits an uncertified photocopy of an invoice; on appeal, the High Court upholds the decree under Section 167 IEA because three independent witnesses and bank account transfers proved the transaction independently.