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Verdict
1. A jury's finding or decision on factual issue of a case 2. Loosely, in a non jury trial, a judge's resolution of the issues of a case. The verdict is either general or special. A general
trier of fact
trier of fact :the judge in a bench trial or jury in a jury trial that carries the responsibility of determining the issues of fact in a
factfinding
as to the facts and issues of the dispute and sometimes makes recommendations for resolution NOTE: At the trial level, factfinding is done by the jury, or by the judge in a non-jury trial. At agency proceedings,
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proceeding
proceeding in the nature of a trial that is conducted without formalities (as indictment, pleadings, and usually a jury) for the speedy and peremptory disposition of a matter supplementary proceeding : a proceeding to discover the assets … in the enforcement, adjudication, or administration of rights, remedies, laws, or regulations: as a : an action, hearing, trial, or application before the court collateral proceeding : a proceeding that concerns an order, motion, petition, or writ
discovery
relevant information as long as it is not privileged, including information that itself would not be admissible at trial but that is likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Criminal discovery, however, has been more … or recorded statements or confessions, results of examinations and tests, his or her recorded testimony before a grand jury, and testimony to be given by the prosecution's expert witnesses. A defendant may also inspect the prosecution's books,
issue
determination (as by jury) of the proceedings genuine issue : an issue of fact that requires adjudication by trial rather than summary judgment because sufficient evidence exists to support a verdict for the party opposing the motion
Venue
Venue [fr. visne, vicinetum, visnetum, Lat.], the place whence a jury are to come for trial of causes. See Co. Litt. 125 a, and Hargrave's note (2). Local actions must, before the Jud. Act,
Reasonable and probable cause
him in custody thereon. Its absence is one of the causes of action in an action for malicious prosecution and its existence is a defence to an action for false imprisonment. After the jury have found the
Exemplary damages
sculptor for libellously styling him an impostor, the jury awarded 5,000l. damages, and a rule for a new trial on the ground (amongst others) of excessive damages was discharged by the High Court. The Court of Appeal
petit jury
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