What is the definition of direct evidence?

The term “direct evidence” refers to evidence which proves a fact without inference or presumption. For example, if a witness testifies that it was raining outside when she entered the liquor store, that testimony is direct evidence that it was raining (compare with similar example provided for “Circumstantial Evidence”).

Both direct and circumstantial evidence are acceptable types of evidence to prove or disprove the elements of a charge of cause of action and neither is entitled to any greater with than the other.

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California Evidence Code § 410.

“[D]irect evidence means evidence that directly proves a fact, without an inference or presumption, and which in itself, if true, conclusively establishes that fact.”

State v. Baker, 438 P.2d 978, 980 (Or. 1968).

“Direct evidence includes what is heard as well as what is seen; indeed, what is perceived by the senses.”

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evidence of a witness who testifies to the truth of the fact to be proved (contrasted with circumstantial evidence).

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Each religion claims that its own Bible is the direct revelation of God, and is the only true Bible teaching the only true faith.
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It is a very common error to consider these deposits as evidence of excessive excretion.

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law evidence, usually the testimony of a witness, directly relating to the fact in disputeCompare circumstantial evidence

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