Legislative Fact
/ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪtɪv fækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A type of fact that courts recognize as having legal significance for establishing general truths or policy considerations beyond the specific case.
The court relied on a legislative fact to determine the broader impact of the new regulation.
Forms
- legislative fact
- legislative facts
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Commentary
Legislative facts differ from adjudicative facts in that they help courts decide questions of law or policy rather than particularized disputes; they often require courts to consider social, economic, or scientific data.
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