formal conclusion

formal conclusion
A conclusion drawn by the court in the exercise of its legal judgment as a basis of the decision in the case. 53 Am J1st Trial § 1132. The concluding statement in a special verdict that "if on the facts found, the law is with the plaintiff, then we find for the plaintiff; if the law is with the defendant, then we find for the defendant." 53 Am J1st Trial § 1092.

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