New Hampshire Revised Statutes 616:8 – General Issue

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Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

In any such action the defendant may plead the general issue, and under it give any special matter in evidence.