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By competent evidence, is meant such as the nature of the thing to be proved requires; and by satisfactory evidence, is meant that amount of proof, which ordinarily satisfies an unprejudiced mind, beyond any reasonable doubt.


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Author Bio


  • NameSimon Greenleaf
  • DescriptionUnited States jurist
  • BornDecember 5, 1783
  • DiedOctober 6, 1853
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionLawyer