lucegirl
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Misstatements can be accidental and even negligent - but I would call those mistakes, for which a sincere and profuse apology to the Court may get you out of something more serious.
Calling something a misstatement versus a mistake is IMO a polite way of signaling you suspect lying, but aren’t sure the nature of the misstatement.
Misstatements can be reckless and/or intentional leading to contempt and debarment. I would call these false statements and/misrepresentations. Judges would most likely use these words rather than standing up and yelling “YOU are lying!”
Word salad!
Calling something a misstatement versus a mistake is IMO a polite way of signaling you suspect lying, but aren’t sure the nature of the misstatement.
Misstatements can be reckless and/or intentional leading to contempt and debarment. I would call these false statements and/misrepresentations. Judges would most likely use these words rather than standing up and yelling “YOU are lying!”
Word salad!