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factfinding
in a case, situation, or relationship ;specif : a method of labor dispute resolution in which an impartial factfinder holds hearings and from the evidence gathered makes determinations as to the facts and issues of the dispute
rule of reason
of reason :a standard used in restraint of trade actions that requires the plaintiff to show and the factfinder to find that under all the circumstances the practice in question unreasonably restricts competition in the relevant market
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testimony
knowledge of the facts at issue NOTE: Opinion testimony may be allowed in evidence when it helps the factfinder understand or determine the facts at issue. Such testimony by a lay witness must be rationally based on
trier of fact
a jury trial that carries the responsibility of determining the issues of fact in a case called also factfinder finder of fact trier
witness
who by virtue of special knowledge, skill, training, or experience is qualified to provide testimony to aid the factfinder in matters that exceed the common knowledge of ordinary people hostile witness : adverse witness in this entry
finding
referee, or administrative body or officer ;also, usu pl : a written statement of such determinations see also factfinding compare decision, holding, opinion, ruling finding of fact : a determination made by the trier of fact as
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