wex definitions

Trespass is knowingly entering another owners’ property or land without permission, which encroaches on the owners’ privacy or property interests. There are many laws relating to trespass.

• Trespass
• property law
• tort law

Trespass to chattels is a tort that occurs when a defendant intentionally interferes with the possession or use of personal property (chattels) belonging to another

• tort law

A trial is a formal legal proceeding where legal claims are presented, evidence is examined, and witnesses are heard.

Trial courts are any courts that hear a case first, referred to as courts of original jurisdiction. A trial court makes both findings of fact and law through a full trial expounding the evidence of the case. The findings of law may be appealed to a higher court that has the power of review.

• lawsuits-court

A trial de novo is a new trial on an entire case, where both questions of fact and issues of law are determined as if there had been no trial in the first instance. A trial de novo is typically used to challenge awards found in arbitration and are supported by constitutional considerations.

Trial judge is the judge of a trial court. Cases must be heard by the trial judge before reaching appellate courts.

A trial on the merits refers to a full and complete legal proceeding in which all aspects of a case are considered, including the presentation of evidence, examination of witnesses, and legal

• civil procedure

Trial practice refers to the procedures and strategies employed by attorneys and other legal professionals during the preparation for and conduct during a trial.

A tribunal is an adjudicatory body or court of justice.

[Last reviewed in August of 2021 by the Wex Definitions Team]

A trier of fact is a judge or jury responsible for evaluating the evidence presented in a legal proceeding and making findings of fact.