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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...] about TRIER OF FACT

An abolished writ sued on ouster by abatement on the death of the grandfather's grandfather. … [Read more...] about TRESAYLE

(A) torts. An unlawful act committed with violence, ti et armis, to the person, property or relative rights of another. Every felony includes a trespass, in common parlance, such acts are not in general considered as trespasses, yet they subject the offender to an action of trespass after his conviction or acquittal. See civil remedy. 2. There is another kind of trespass, which … [Read more...] about TRESPASS

practice. The action brought by the owner of goods for unlawfully taking and carrying them away, is so called. This action will lie for taking away another's goods, even though he should return them, because by such taking he has deprived the owner of his right to enjoy them. … [Read more...] about TRESPASS DE BONIS ASPORTATIS

practice. The technical name of an action, instituted for the recovery of damages caused by an injury unaccompanied with force, or where the damages sustained are only consequential. … [Read more...] about TRESPASS ON THE CASE