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.
Tort LawTrespass to Land: If an...
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trespass to chattels
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 person, resulting in harm. This interference can include damaging the...
trial
A trial is a formal legal proceeding where legal claims are presented, evidence is examined, and witnesses are heard. It is overseen by a judge, jury, or other adjudicator who determines the guilt or innocence of a party in a criminal case or...
trial court
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...
trial de novo
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...
trial judge
Trial judge is the judge of a trial court. Cases must be heard by the trial judge before reaching appellate courts. The trial judge will decide motions to dismiss, rule on whether evidence is admissible or not, empanel the jury, preside over...
trial on the merits
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 arguments. It results in a determination of facts...
trial practice
Trial practice refers to the procedures and strategies employed by attorneys and other legal professionals during the preparation for and conduct during a trial. It encompasses all the activities involved in presenting a case in court, from...
tribunal
A tribunal is an adjudicatory body or court of justice.
[Last updated in August of 2021 by the Wex Definitions Team]
trier of fact
A trier of fact is a judge or jury responsible for evaluating the evidence presented in a legal proceeding and making findings of fact. The trier of fact assesses the credibility of witnesses, weighs the evidence, draws reasonable inferences...