Scintilla of Evidence Rule

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What is Scintilla of Evidence Rule?

A common law principle that a motion for summary judgment or for directed verdict cannot be granted when there exists even the slightest amount of relevant evidence on the subject issue. The matter should then be tried by a jury. The rule may not be accepted by some courts under modern practice.

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