forensic: affirmative
defense
Allegation and proof by a defendant of facts
that excuse or contradict allegations of the plaintiff, for
example, insanity
defense, self-defense, and contributory
negligence. The defendant has the burden of proof in
the affirmative defense.*
Books and Other
Media:
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*Committee on Psychiatry and Law, of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry The Mental Health
Professional and the Legal System Paperback 1992 American
Psychiatric Press
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