Judicial Fact
/ˈdʒuːdɪʃl fækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A fact that a court must determine in the course of deciding a legal dispute, which influences the legal outcome.
The judge carefully evaluated the judicial facts before rendering a verdict.
Forms
- judicial fact
- judicial facts
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Commentary
Judicial facts are distinguished from legal facts (the applicable law); courts typically resolve disputes by determining judicial facts based on evidence presented.
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