Harmless error is one considered not to have affected the trial's outcome and is thus not grounds for appeal. Harmless error is distinguished from "plain error" in that if error is "preserved"[1] by the making of a timely
objection, the
burden of proof is on the
respondent to show that the error was harmless, but if error was not preserved, the burden of proof is on the
appellant to show that the error was plain.[2]
Invited error is error brought about by a party's own conduct during a trial, and does not give grounds for appeal.
Reversible error is one that can lead to a judgment being overturned on appeal.
Harmless error is one considered not to have affected the trial's outcome and is thus not grounds for appeal. Harmless error is distinguished from "plain error" in that if error is "preserved"[1] by the making of a timely
objection, the
burden of proof is on the
respondent to show that the error was harmless, but if error was not preserved, the burden of proof is on the
appellant to show that the error was plain.[2]
Invited error is error brought about by a party's own conduct during a trial, and does not give grounds for appeal.
Reversible error is one that can lead to a judgment being overturned on appeal.