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trier of law

the person (such as a judge) or group of people (such as a jury) who determines the law, as opposed to the facts, in a lawsuit If there is no jury the judge is the trier of fact as well as the trier of law.

Phrase Bank

  • I sit as the trier of law, determining what law applies to the facts.
  • The question becomes one to be decided by the trier of law.
  • The meaning to be given words is a matter of law and is exclusively within the function of the trier of law.
  • In a bench trial, the judge presides as both trier of law and trier of fact.
  • The Magistrate acts as the trier of law.