Definitions of error of law
a mistake made by a court concerning the applicable law and its consequences
A district court abuses its discretion if it bases its decision on an error of law or a clearly erroneous assessment of the evidence.
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error of law means:
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a mistake made by a court concerning the applicable law and its consequences
A district court abuses its discretion if it bases its decision on an error of law or a clearly erroneous assessment of the evidence.