Conclusion Of Law (Noun)
Meaning
A finding as to the applicability of a rule of law to particular facts.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The judge's conclusion of law was that the defendant's actions indeed constituted negligence under the relevant statute.
- Following careful review of the case, the trial court reached a conclusion of law that favored the claimant's position on property law.
- The jury was still out when the judge reached her conclusion of law, and thus they were dismissed but the bench decision still held firm against the defendant.
- When issuing the decision the bench reached the conclusion of law but chose not to state reasoning for their finding.
- Appellate judges overturned the trial court's conclusion of law after further review of each side's state arguments.