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finding
: 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

 

 

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996.
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