The Code of Civil Procedure states in § 291 that facts which are common knowledge to the court need not be substantiated by evidence. Courts increasingly use this provision as basis for internet searches without participation of the parties. Alena McCorkle takes a stand against this practice.
The Code of Civil Procedure states in § 291 that facts which are common knowledge to the court need not be substantiated by evidence. Courts increasingly use this provision as basis for internet searches without participation of the parties. Alena McCorkle takes a stand against this practice.
Alena McCorkle
Geboren 1981; Studium der Politikwissenschaft (Magistra Artium) und der Rechtswissenschaft in Gießen und Bologna; Referendariat in Gießen, Frankfurt am Main und Chicago; seit 2014 Rechtsanwältin in Frankfurt am Main; 2018 Promotion (Universität Gießen).
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