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At trial, a judge renders decisions on questions of law. Typically this refers to relevant questions of law that lead to a decision and which a judge will rule and state within a written judgment at the end of a trial, for example an award of punitive damages. … [Read more...] about CONCLUSION OF LAW

pleading. The tender of. an issue to be tried by a jury is called the conclusion to the country. 2. This conclusion is in the following words, when the issue is tendered by the defendant: And of this the said C D puts himself upon the country. When it is tendered by the plaintiff, the formula is as follows: And this the said A B prays may be inquired of by the country. It held, … [Read more...] about CONCLUSION TO THE COUNTRY

At the end of a case, these are conclusions made on the law by the court applying it to all the facts and evidence presented in court. … [Read more...] about CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

To hide; secrete; withhold from the knowledge of others. The word "conceal," according to the best lexicographers, signifies to withhold or keep secret mental facts from another's knowledge, as well as to hide or secrete physical objects from sight or observation. Gerry v. Dunham, 57 Me. 339. Concealed. The term "concealed" is not synonymous with "lying in wait." If a person … [Read more...] about CONCEAL

Accorded; conceded. This term, frequently used in the old reports, signifies that the court admitted or assented to a point or proposition made on the argument … [Read more...] about CONCESSUM