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TRIER OF FACT

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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...]

TRIAL BY ORDEAL

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A criminal or civil trial taking place in medieval England, typically involving torture or drowning. … [Read more...]

TRIGAMUS

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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...]

TRIAL COURT

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The court of original jurisdiction (the lower court) which holds trial, hears the evidence and makes a decision. … [Read more...]

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