Definition of res gestae in English:
res gestae
plural noun reɪz ˈɡɛstʌɪriːz ˈdʒɛstiːˈrēz ˈjestē
Law The events, circumstances, remarks, etc. which relate to a particular case, especially as constituting admissible evidence in a court of law.
Example sentencesExamples
- What was the longest integral in the common law res gestae that you are aware of?
- It is necessary, in the first place, to have a clear understanding as to the principles upon which evidence of such a complaint not on oath nor made in the presence of the prisoner nor forming part of the res gestae can be admitted.
- The court held that a statement by a witness who is afraid of appearing through fear would be admissible as a res gestae statement of present state of mind, the common law exception.
- After considering certain authorities, I ruled that the statement was admissible as part of the res gestae.
- The doctrine of res gestae applies to civil as well as criminal proceedings.
Origin
Latin, literally 'things done'.