finding of fact

Definition of "finding of fact"
  1. A conclusion reached by a judge or jury about a fact in question, following a review of the evidence presented in a legal dispute
How to use "finding of fact" in a sentence
  1. In a negligence lawsuit, the finding of fact could include whether the defendant behaved in a careless manner.
  2. During the trial, the jury's finding of fact concluded that the incident was an accident, not a deliberate act.
  3. The judge's finding of fact determined that the plaintiff did not have enough evidence to prove their accusations.

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