7. Judicial Notice Flashcards
1
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Judicial notice of laws
A
o Court must take judicial notice of federal and state laws and regulations
o All other laws, court has the discretion (e.g. municipal ordinances)
2
Q
Judicially-noticeable facts
A
o Manifest facts: those capable of verification by unquestionable source (e.g. almanac)
o Notorious facts: those generally known within the jurisdiction
3
Q
Judicial Notice:
A
A court may recognize a fact as true without formal presentation of evidence, either on its own or upon formal request of a party.
