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fact finder (finder of fact) n. in a trial of a lawsuit or criminal prosecution, the jury or judge (if there is no jury) who decides if facts have been proven. Occasionally a judge may appoint a "special master" to investigate and report on the existence of certain facts. (See: question of fact) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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According to the Fifth Circuit, the finder of fact is charged with making an objective determination as to what, if any, nontax business purposes the transfer was reasonably likely to serve at its inception. The court also found that a reasonable finder of fact could conclude that a deputy director, prison warden, assistant warden, and internal affairs investigator unlawfully retaliated against the employee and were not entitled to qualified immunity on either the First Amendment clai m or the free speech claim under the state civil rights act. In one lawless step, the Supreme Court ignored the plain language of Florida statutes, substituted its judgment for that of the Legislature and executive branch, and failed to honor the trial court's proper role as finder of fact. |
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