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
A criminal or civil trial taking place in medieval England, typically involving torture or drowning. … [Read more...]
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...]
TRIAL COURT
The court of original jurisdiction (the lower court) which holds trial, hears the evidence and makes a decision. … [Read more...]
TRIGILD
In Saxon law. A triple gild, geld, or payment; three times the value of a thing, paid as a composition or satisfaction. Spelman. … [Read more...]