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Rule/throw something out of court

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Legal InvalidityPlay
Used to describe a situation where evidence or a case lacks legal standing to be considered in court. SlideDue to the improperly obtained evidence, the defense moved to rule it out of court.
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Courtroom RejectionPlay
Implies a lawyer or judge does not accept evidence or an argument, often due to legal technicalities. SlideThe hearsay testimony was ruled out of court.
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Once something is ruled out of court, it typically cannot be brought up again within that trial. SlideAfter the objection, that line of questioning was ruled out of court.