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Who is the trier of law and who is he trier of fact?
trier of law is always the judge and trier of fact is the jury when there is one present and if not it is also the judge
In a law suit what does the term trier of fact mean?
The jury is the trier of fact and the judge is the trier of law.
Who is the trier of fact?
A jury is the trier of fact in a jury trial. In the United States, roughly 3 million people are called for jury duty each year.
What function does a judge assume when presiding over a non-jury trial?
He becomes the "Trier of Fact."AnswerIn a non-jury trial the judge has two roles.The "finder of fact" parallels the role of the jury. A judge's other role is to determine what the applicable law is and then apply the law to the facts.
What is trail courts?
No such thing... If the question is, "What is a court trial?" the answer could be a trial by judge, without a jury, where the judge is both the trier of fact and renders judgment.
What is a court trail?
No such thing... If the question is, "What is a court trial?" the answer could be a trial by judge, without a jury, where the judge is both the trier of fact and renders judgment.
In a criminal trial who is the trier of the law who is the trier of the fact and what is their respective roles?
judge
What trial has no jury?
A trial that has no jury is called a bench trial. A defendant may choose to waive his right to a jury trial and have his case heard and decided by a judge only. See the link below for a simple description of this type of trial.
Who decides the facts in the case?
In a jury trial, the jury (petit jury) would determine which facts are (most likely) true or fabricated, as well as determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant. In a trial without a jury, this role would be carried out by the judge or magistrate.
Does a judge instruct a jury as to the law that applies in a case?
No. Where the jury acts, the jury acts as trier of fact only. The court routinely instructs the jury as to principles of law and their application, but the court, not the jury, determines the applicable law and how it is to be applied. In this, the jury has no discretion.
What is a trial jury is called?
A trial with no jury (aka Trial by Judge or Bench Trial) is where the judge will act as the trier of fact and law. Basically, the presiding judge will determine what facts to believe and render a decision based on his view of the facts. The judge will generally hear the witnesses, go over the evidence, and give the weight and credibility of the evidence as he/she sees fit.
What is a trial with no jury called?
A trial with no jury (aka Trial by Judge or Bench Trial) is where the judge will act as the trier of fact and law. Basically, the presiding judge will determine what facts to believe and render a decision based on his view of the facts. The judge will generally hear the witnesses, go over the evidence, and give the weight and credibility of the evidence as he/she sees fit.
