Idaho Code 19-2130 – Decision of Questions of Law and Fact — Trial for Libel
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Terms Used In Idaho Code 19-2130
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
On the trial of an indictment for libel, the jury have the right to determine the law and the fact.