Who is the trier of fact?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the role of the trier of fact in legal contexts, specifically who is responsible for determining the facts in a trial, usually a jury or a judge.
Answer
The judge or jury
The final answer is the judge or jury
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the judge or jury
More Information
The trier of fact, also known as a fact-finder, is tasked with evaluating evidence and determining the facts in a legal proceeding. This role can be performed by either a judge in a bench trial or a jury in a jury trial.
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Sources
- The web page with info on - Practical Law - ca.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com
- Trier of fact - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Trier of fact | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute - law.cornell.edu
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