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| : a determination resulting from judicial or administrative examination or inquiry (as at trial) esp. into matters of fact as embodied in the verdict of a jury or decision of a court, 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 to a factual issue based on the evidence presented in a case Note: Conclusions of law are based on findings of fact.
finding of law : a court's determination of the law as applied to a case : "conclusion of law"
general finding : a finding that the facts in general support a judgment in favor of one of the parties
special finding : a finding setting out the ultimate facts upon which the court's judgment is based
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