Finding Of Fact (Noun)
Meaning
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The judge accepted the jury's finding of fact that the defendant had been driving recklessly at the time of the accident.
- In a bench trial, the judge makes the finding of fact as well as the ruling on the law.
- The finding of fact by the jury was that the plaintiff had suffered damages as a result of the defendant's negligence.
- The appellate court overturned the lower court's judgment because it was not supported by the finding of fact.
- The finding of fact that the defendant had acted with malice was crucial in determining the amount of punitive damages to be awarded.