Law Dictionary Definitions

fact-finder. One or more persons — such as jurors in a trial or administrative-law judges in a hearing — who hear testimony and review evidence to rule on a factual issue. — Also termed finder of fact; fact-trier or trier of fact (in a judicial proceeding); fact-finding board (for a group or committee). See FINDING…

facta (fak-t<<schwa>>). [Latin] pl.FACTUM.[Blacks Law 8th]

fact. 1. Something that actually exists; an aspect of reality <it is a fact that all people are mortal>. • Facts include not just tangible things, actual occurrences, and relationships, but also states of mind such as intentions and opinions. 2. An actual or alleged event or circumstance, as distinguished from its legal effect, consequence,…

facsimile transmission.1.FAX(1), 2.FAX(3).[Blacks Law 8th]

facsimile signature.See SIGNATURE.[Blacks Law 8th]

facsimile (fak-sim-<<schwa>>-lee).1. An exact copy. 2.FAX.[Blacks Law 8th]

facio ut facias (fay-shee-oh <<schwa>>t fay-shee-<<schwa>>s). [Latin “I do that you may do”] Civil law. 1. An innominate contract in which a person agrees to do something for another person who agrees to do something in return, such as an agreement to marry. 2. The consideration in such a contract. See innominate contract under CONTRACT.…

facio ut des (fay-shee-oh <<schwa>>t deez). [Latin “I do so that you give”] Civil law. 1. An innominate contract in which a person agrees to do something for recompense. See innominate contract under CONTRACT. 2. The consideration in such a contract.[Blacks Law 8th]

facility-of-payment clause. 1.Insurance. An insurance-policy provision allowing the appointment of a person to receive payment from the insurer on the beneficiary’s behalf. [Cases: Insurance 3468.] 2.Trusts. A trust provision that allows anyone who owes money to an incapacitated trust beneficiary to discharge the debt by paying the money owed to the custodial trustee.[Blacks Law 8th]

facility and circumvention.Scots law. Conduct intended to persuade a person vulnerable to outside influence to act against his or her own interest. • Any contract brought under conditions of facility and circumvention would be void. — Sometimes shortened to facility.[Blacks Law 8th]