COMM 341: Facts in cases

From BluWiki

• There are three kinds of facts:
  • True facts
    • That which really did happen (what you assume facts to be)
  • Alleged facts
    • "Version" - your version of what happened.
  • Proven facts
    • Facts as found by the trier-of-fact (jury, judge, etc)

Trial process:

• 1. Case starts with both parties alleged facts
• 2. Facts are evaluated by evidence at trial (CLOSED BUBBLE SYSTEM)
• 3. Proven facts are found
• 4. Remedy is then found, considering ONLY proven facts.

NOTE: TRUE FACTS (or reality) ARE IGNORED