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“Sitting in a Court of law, I can receive no evidence but what comes under the sanction of an oath.” quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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“Sitting in a Court of law, I can receive no evidence but what comes under the sanction of an oath.”

Sherrilyn Kenyon

About This Quote

Source Novel: Darkfever, 2001

In a courtroom, only testimony sworn under oath is admissible; all else is excluded.

In simple terms: Only oath‑bound evidence counts in court.

Key Takeaway

Trust the legal process.

Themes

law truth justice

Mood

formal serious

Type

legal didactic

When to use this quote

  • courtroom trials
  • legal arguments
  • jury deliberations

Key Concepts

oath evidence legal standards

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does oath affect credibility?
  • What are limits of sworn testimony?
A Different Perspective

Non‑oath statements may still influence opinions.

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