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TRIAL The proceedings in a court where the issues between the parties are heard, and decision upon the issues is made. This examination of facts and law is presided over by a judge with authority to hear and make decisions in the matter. ALSO SEE: ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, QUESTION OF FACT, DOUBLE JEOPARDY, FINAL JUDGMENT, DEPOSITION, RESPONDENT, SETTLEMENT, SEQUESTER, TESTIMONY, BAIL BOND, WITNESS, VERDICT, VENUE

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