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"res gestae" (Latin)
What does the Latin term res gestae mean?
"Res gestae" is a Latin term that can be translated as "things done" or "events that have taken place" in English. It refers to statements, actions, or events that are considered to be part of the immediate context or surrounding circumstances of a particular situation or case. These are relevant and admissible as evidence in legal proceedings to provide a more complete understanding of the matter at hand.Examples in Sentences
Here are three example sentences:- The witness testified about the defendant's statements as part of the res gestae to demonstrate their state of mind at the time of the incident.
- The court allowed the introduction of the surveillance footage as part of the res gestae, as it provided crucial visual evidence of the events leading up to the alleged crime.
- In a personal injury case, the plaintiff's medical records were admitted as res gestae evidence to establish the extent of their injuries and link them to the accident.

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