finding of fact

Other forms: findings of fact

Definitions of finding of fact

1. noun

   (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
   synonyms: verdict

   types:

   compromise verdict

   a verdict resulting from improper compromises between jurors on material issues

   directed verdict

   a verdict entered by the court in a jury trial without consideration by the jury

   false verdict

   a manifestly unjust verdict; not true to the evidence

   general verdict

   an ordinary verdict declaring which party prevails without any special findings of fact

   partial verdict

   (criminal law) a finding that the defendant is guilty of some charges but innocent of others

   special verdict

   a verdict rendered on certain specific factual issues posed by the court without finding for one party or the other

   quotient verdict

   an improper and unacceptable kind of compromise verdict

   type of:

   finding

   the decision of a court on issues of fact or law