FINDING OF FACT

By SovConn | January 23, 2016

finding of fact.A determination by a judge, jury, or administrative agency of a fact supported

by the evidence in the record, usu. presented at the trial or hearing <he agreed with the jury’s

finding of fact that the driver did not stop before proceeding into the intersection>. — Often

shortened to finding. See FACT-FINDER. Cf. CONCLUSION OF FACT; CONCLUSION OF

LAW.

concurrent finding.(usu. pl.) Identical factual findings by two different tribunals on a specific

issue of fact.

essential finding.Military law. A military tribunal’s determination of a collateral pretrial

motion.

general finding.An undifferentiated finding in favor of one party.

special finding. 1. (usu. pl.) A finding of the necessary and ultimate facts to support a

judgment in favor of one party. 2.Military law. A military tribunal’s finding that directly relates to

the determination of guilt or innocence.[Blacks Law 8th]