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defendant's exhibit vs defendants' exhibit

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Defendant's exhibit' is used when referring to an exhibit belonging to a single defendant, while 'defendants' exhibit' is used when referring to an exhibit belonging to multiple defendants.

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defendant's exhibit

This phrase is correct and commonly used in legal contexts when referring to an exhibit belonging to a single defendant.

This phrase is used when referring to an exhibit that belongs to a single defendant in a legal case.

Examples:

The defendant's exhibit A was submitted as evidence in the trial.

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I would like to introduce into evidence defendant's exhibit 7 and 8... time-stamped photographs of my client taken the night of the alleged crime.
I find it interesting because when my client was arrested, he was wearing plaid boxers, as noted in defendant's exhibit 4... the federal intake report.
And yet when you examined the defendant's clothing, entered into evidence as People's Exhibit E, you found no traces of blood at all.
Now the mask, the ski mask that was found at the defendant's apartment marked as People's Exhibit E. What can you tell me about this?
I believe those were made by the defendant's nails.
This document is the defendant's new novel.
I proceeded to the defendant's apartment to begin my investigation.
But for now, the defendant's motion to suppress is denied.
Prior bad acts are admissible to prove a defendant's intent.
The defendant's just admitted to seeing visions.
The defendant's so-Called wedding in massachusetts Was performed by an underage bartender.
The defendant's responsible for his own behaviour.
It is the only gap in the defendant's texting history.
- recovered from the defendant's flat?
The defendant's released into the custody of his father.
- Defendant's in breach of a bender.
And the defendant's glass of water.
Describe the state of the defendant's voice during that phone conversation.
It goes to the defendant's state of mind, Your Honor.
Defendant's motion to dismiss is granted.

Alternatives:

the exhibit of the defendant
the defendant's evidence

defendants' exhibit

This phrase is correct and commonly used in legal contexts when referring to an exhibit belonging to multiple defendants.

This phrase is used when referring to an exhibit that belongs to multiple defendants in a legal case.

Examples:

The defendants' exhibit B was presented during the court proceedings.

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The witness has told us about the defendants' intentions.
Eats at one of the defendants' restaurants every day.
Evidence of the defendants' character and prior acts are inadmissible.
Let the records show Mrs Constance Riley identified the defendants' car.
These are photos of tyres belonging to the defendants' car.
Even without the word 'defendant', there's the family connection...
Prosecutors should immediately take necessary steps for the defendants' release
Now, unlike with most plaintiffs who can't really prove where they dined, I've got affidavits from the defendants' employees.
As you see, the court's decision was welcomed by the defendants' supporters and has calmed tensions...
The same size as on the defendants' car.
First thing I'm going to do is hear motions from each of the defendants' lawyers.
The prosecutor refutes their lies... proving the defendants' links to foreign intelligence.
So I support the European arrest warrant, but we absolutely must have the defendants' rights to go with it.
The Appellants submit that the Defendants' failure was set out clearly in their application.
We have a defendants' lawyers meeting set up for tonight, but it is our assumption that each of us will be afforded opportunity to adequately defend our respective clients.
In the record of Mark's original conviction, some of the other defendants' statements were sealed.
"The Court of Appeal considers the defendants' contribution proven."
We compared the tyre marks outside the convenience store... ...with the rear tyres of the defendants' car.
I also took a sample of the rubber... ...from the rear tyres of the defendants' Buick and analysed that, too.
Mr President, the Swedish Presidency is to be congratulated for the way they have pushed the overdue question of defendants' rights to fair treatment across Europe.

Alternatives:

the exhibit of the defendants
the defendants' evidence

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