Fact-Finding Hearing
/ˈfækt ˈfaɪndɪŋ ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal proceeding conducted to establish facts before a final decision or trial.
The court held a fact-finding hearing to determine the circumstances of the dispute.
Forms
- fact-finding hearing
- fact-finding hearings
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Commentary
Fact-finding hearings focus exclusively on establishing factual matters and typically precede substantive rulings or judgments.
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