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reversible error

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reversible error n. a legal mistake at the trial court level which is so significant (resulted in an improper judgment) that the judgment must be reversed by the appellate court. A reversible error is distinguished from an error which is minor or did not contribute to the judgment at the trial. (See: reversal)


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Williams, (58) the Fifth Circuit reiterated it ruling in Ivey and held the introduction of a privileged communication by a third party, in these cases law enforcement officers, is reversible error.
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