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Bench Trial

Example

The parties waived a jury and tried the premises claim to the bench.

Definition

A trial without a jury where the judge serves as fact-finder and law-giver; common in certain civil proceedings.

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Declaration
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Defendant
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Directed Verdict
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Federal vs. State Court
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Final Order
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Joinder
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Jury Selection (Voir Dire)
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Notarization
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Present Sense Impression
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Trier of Fact
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