{"id":10661,"date":"2017-12-11T08:02:41","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T08:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=10661"},"modified":"2018-02-18T21:20:06","modified_gmt":"2018-02-18T21:20:06","slug":"fact-finder-one-or-more-persons-who-hear-testimony-and-review-evidence-to-rule-on-a-factual-issue-the-judge-in-a-bench-trial-or-a-jury","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=10661","title":{"rendered":"Fact-Finder – one or more persons who hear testimony and review evidence to rule on a factual issue; the judge (in a bench trial) or a jury"},"content":{"rendered":"

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fact-finder<\/span>:<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
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1. One or more persons who hear testimony and review evidence to rule on a factual issue.\u00a0 *\u00a0 The fact-finder may be the judge (in a<\/span> bench trial<\/a>) or a<\/span> jury<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong> Often spelled<\/span> factfinder<\/strong><\/em><\/span>. \u00a0\u2014 aka finder a fact<\/strong><\/em><\/span>; fact~<\/strong><\/em>trier<\/strong><\/em><\/span> or trier of fact<\/strong><\/em><\/span> (in a judicial proceeding); fact-finding board<\/strong><\/em><\/span> (for a group or committee).\u00a0 See FINDING OF FACT.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

fact-finding<\/span>:<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
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1..The process of considering the evidence presented to determine the truth about a disputed point of fact. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. A method of alternative dispute resolution in which an impartial third party determines and studies the facts and positions of disputing parties with a view toward clarifying the issues and helping the parties work through their dispute. <\/strong>[1]<\/span><\/p>\n

finding of fact<\/strong><\/span> – (18c) A determination by a judge, jury, or administrative agency of a fact supported by the evidence in the record, usu. presented at the trial or hearing<\/strong> <he agreed with the jury\u2019s finding of fact that the driver did not stop before proceeding into the intersection>.<\/strong> \u2014 Often shortened to finding<\/strong><\/em><\/span>. See FACT-FINDER.\u00a0 Cf. CON<\/span>CLUSION OF FACT; CONCLUSION OF LAW. [1]
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1. The result of reasoning from the evidentiary facts. Greenberg v Lee<\/em>, 196 Or 157, 248 P2d 324, 35 ALR2d 567<\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A conclusion drawn by the trial court from the facts without the exercise of legal judgment. 53 Am J1st Trial \u00a7 1132<\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A written statement of an ultimate fact as found by the court, signed by the court, and filed in court, often required by statute as support for the decision and judgment in a trial to the court. 53 Am J1st Trial \u00a7 1131<\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A finding made by arbitrators. 5 Am J2d, Arb & A \u00a7 127<\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Finding of referee or master.\u00a0 The finding of a coroner or medical examiner at an inquest conducted to ascertain the cause of death of a person. 18 Am J2d Corn \u00a7 16<\/span>.<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In a trial to the court, the court makes findings.\u00a0 A jury, on the other hand, ordinarily makes no findings of fact.\u00a0 it arrives at a verdict, making findings of fact only as special findings or a special verdict is required in a particular case. State ex rel. Higgins v Beloit<\/em>, 74 Wis 267, 269, 42 NW 110<\/span>.<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 See special finding<\/em>; special verdict<\/em>. [2]<\/span><\/p>\n

1. A conclusion with respect ot disputed facts in a legal action, reasoned or inferred form the evidence.<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Compare conclusion of law<\/em>.\u00a0 See also conclusion of fact<\/em>. [3]<\/span><\/p>\n

concurrent finding<\/strong><\/span> – (usu. pl.) (1894) Identical factual findings by two different tribunals on a specific issue of fact.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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essential finding<\/span> –<\/strong> (1902) Military law<\/em>. A military tribunal\u2019s determination of a collateral pretrial motion.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

general finding<\/span> –<\/strong> (1829) An undifferentiated finding in favor of one party.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

special finding<\/span> –<\/strong> (17c) l. (usu. pl.) A finding of the necessary and ultimate facts to support a judgment in favor of one party.\u00a0 2. <\/strong>Military law.<\/em> A military tribunal\u2019s finding that directly relates to the determination of guilt or innocence.<\/strong> [1]
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[1]: Black\u2019s Law Dictionary\u00a0Deluxe Tenth Edition<\/a>\u00a0by Henry Campbell Black & Editor in Chief Bryan A. Garner. ISBN: 978-0-314-62130-6<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

[2]: Ballantine\u2019s Law Dictionary\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/strong>with Pronunciations
\n<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/em>Third Edition<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>by James A. Ballantine\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/strong>(James Arthur 1871-1949).\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/em>Edited by William S. Anderson.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a9 1969 by THE LAWYER\u2019S CO-OPERATIVE PUBLISHING COMPANY.\u00a0 Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 68-30931<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

[3]:\u00a0\u00a0Ballantine\u2019s Law Dictionary <\/a><\/b><\/span><\/strong>Legal Assistant Edition<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/em>
\nby Jack Ballantine\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/strong>(James Arthur 1871-1949).\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/em>Doctored<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/em>by\u00a0Jack G. Handler,\u00a0J.D.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a9 1994 Delmar by Thomson Learning.\u00a0 ISBN 0-8273-4874-6.<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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