hearing

hearing
The physical sense through which sound becomes audible, thereby constituting a means of communication. A term originating in equity but almost as familiar in present-day law actions. A prerequisite to a finding of facts. Re Anderson, 191 Or 49, 229 P2d 633, 230 P2d 770, 29 ALR2d 1051, 1073. A constitutional right of one accused of crime. 21 Am J2d Crim L § 309. An essential of due process of law. Denver v State Invest. Co. 49 Colo 244, 112 P 789. The presentation and consideration of proofs and arguments, and determinative action with respect to the issue. Re Enger, 225 Minn 229, 30 NW2d 694, 1 ALR2d 1048; Handlon v Belleville, 4 NJ 99, 71 A2d 624, 16 ALR2d 1118. Either an interlocutory hearing, the purpose of which is to get the case into such shape that it may, in the end, be properly heard and finally adjudicated on the merits, or the final hearing in which the case is absolutely determined. 27 Am J2d Equity § 235. The presentation of a case or defense before an administrative agency, with opportunity to introduce evidence in chief and on rebuttal, and to cross-examine witnesses, as may be required for a full and true disclosure of the facts. 2 Am J2d Admin L § 397. An arbitration at which the arbitrators are present to hear the persons whose rights are affected, such persons having been given notice and opportunity to be heard. 5 Am J2d Arb & A § 122. Where statute provides for a "hearing," the term necessarily implies the power to administer some adequate remedy. See Adams v Shelbyville, 154 Ind 467, 57 NE 114. See final hearing; interlocutory hearing; rehearing; rehearing on appeal; trial.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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