Chapter 11 - Judicial Notice Flashcards
1
Q
JUDICIAL NOTICE OF A FACT IS A __________ FOR _________ ON THAT FACT
A
Substitute; evidence
2
Q
IN A CIVIL CASE A JUDICIAL NOTICE IS _______ ON THE JURY FOR THE FACT NOTICED
A
Binding
3
Q
IN A CRIMINAL CASE THE JURY IS INSTRUCTED THAT IT ______ CONCLUDE THE NOTICED FACT
A
May
4
Q
What are the two alternate bases for judicial notice?
A
- Facts generally known in the locale
2. Facts not generally known, but ascertainable from references of indisputable accuracy
5
Q
Can a judicial notice be objected to even if its facts not generally known, but ascertainable from references of indisputable accuracy?
A
Yes, as long as there is sufficient evidence
6
Q
Can the judge use their personal knowledge to take judicial notice on something?
A
NO
