‘Motive’ or ‘Animus’? Lessons From Appellate Practice

The term “animus” is often used interchangeably with “motive” by lawyers and courts, but the two words have different meanings and connotations, and confusion between them can become an unnecessary complication. None of us needs any extra complications. So, practitioners may want to choose their words carefully....
By: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,

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