ultimate fact

ultimate fact
ultimate fact see fact

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

ultimate fact
In a trial, a fact that is essential to the case.
Category: Small Claims Court & Lawsuits

Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. . 2009.

ultimate fact
n.
   in a trial, a conclusion of fact which is logically deduced from evidence ("evidentiary facts"). Example: the evidentiary facts were that driver Larry Leadfoot a) exceeded the speed limit, b) drove over the double-line, c) skidded and lost control of his car; the ultimate fact was, therefore, Leadfoot was negligent. It is essential to introduce the evidentiary facts during the trial in order to prove the ultimate fact. A mere statement by a witness that "Leadfoot was negligent" is not sufficient, since it is an opinion of the witness and is not evidence.
   See also: evidence

Law dictionary. . 2013.

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