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Cire. Ev

Categories: Procedure

Definition (1910 Edition)

218. _ “Fact” is very frequently used in opposition or contrast to “law.” Thus, questions of fact are for the jury ; questions of law for the court. So an attorney ai lav is an officer of the courts of justice; an attorney in fact is appointed by the written authorization of a principal to manage business affairs usually not professional. Fraud in fact consists in an actual intention to defraud, carried into effect; while fraud imputed by law arises from the man’s conduct in its necessary relations and consequences.

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Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.