The one hearing, weighing the evidence and making a decision. If a trial by judge then the judge is the trier of fact, otherwise it is the jury. An ALJ may be the trier of fact in administrative law hearings. … [Read more...] about TRIER OF FACT
TRIENNIAL ACT
An English sTatute limiting the duration of every parliament to three years, unless sooner dissolved. It was passed by the long parliament in 1640, and afterwards repealed, and the term was fixed at seven years by the septennial act, (St. 1 Geo. I. St. 2, c. 38.) … [Read more...] about TRIENNIAL ACT
TRIBUNAUX DE COMMERCE
In French law. Certain courts composed of a president, judges, and substitutes, which take cognizance of all cases between merchants, and of disagreements among partners. Appeals lie from them to the courts of justice. Brown. … [Read more...] about TRIBUNAUX DE COMMERCE
TRINITY MASTERS
Elder brethren of the Trinity House. If a question arising in an admiralty action depends upon technical skill and experience in navigation. The judge or court is usually assisted at the hearing by two Trinity Masters, who sit as assessors, and advise the court on questions of a nautical character. Williams & B. Adm. Jur. 271; Sweet. … [Read more...] about TRINITY MASTERS
TRIGAMUS
In old English law. One who has been thrice married ; one who, at different times and successively, has had three wives; a trigamist 3 Inst. 8a … [Read more...] about TRIGAMUS