Judicial Fact-Finding
/ˈdʒuːdɪʃəl ˈfækt ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which a judge determines the facts of a case based on evidence presented during a trial.
The judge's judicial fact-finding resolved disputes about the timeline of events.
Forms
- judicial fact-finding
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Commentary
Judicial fact-finding is distinct from jury fact-finding and emphasizes the judge's role in evidence evaluation and factual conclusions in bench trials or specific legal proceedings.
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