Some trials turn entirely on disputed facts rather than law.
Evidence
In some cases, the disputing parties agree about the interpretation and application of the law but offer differing versions of the facts. A criminal assault case, for example, may turn entirely on the identity of the assailant, or a robbery case on the defendant’s claim that the victim actually owed him the money he took. Similarly, civil suits may focus on such questions as whether it was the defendant company’s drug that produced the plaintiff’s medical problems, or whether an employee was refused a promotion because of her race or gender. — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 797
Categorization
- XREF: connects to: Legal disputes often turn on meaning, not facts — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 185; A trial ascertains facts, applies law, and determines guilt or liability. — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 796; Some trials dispute legal application while facts go uncontested. — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 798 (+7 more)
Broader Connections
- Trials resolve disputes over facts, over law, or over both
#expands(0.95) — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 1275 - Trials resolve factual disputes even when both parties agree on the law.
#corroborates(0.95) — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 1276 - Litigation disputes fall into fact, law, or mixed categories
#expands(0.90) — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 1276 - Some trials dispute legal application while facts go uncontested.
#qualifies(0.85) — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 798 - Legal disputes can turn purely on applying agreed facts to contested legal standards.
#qualifies(0.85) — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 1277 - Pure legal-meaning disputes can arise where both sides agree on all facts.
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