Totality of circumstances is a method of analysis, or a test, in which a court or judge will consider balancing the circumstances and contributing factors of the situation rather than use a strict bright-line. Totality of the circumstances is...
civil procedure
toxic mold
Toxic mold is a term that is used to describe types of mold that are considered deadly to humans. Toxic mold encompasses hundreds of species of mold, a small fraction of which are not very harmful to the human body. Mold is a form of fungus...
toxic tort
A toxic tort is a subcategory of torts involving injuries to plaintiffs caused by toxic substances. Such cases are often brought under the doctrine of product liability. While toxic tort cases traditionally dealt with injuries arising from...
treble damages
Treble damages are a legal remedy where, in certain cases, the court is required to award the plaintiff three times the amount of actual damages determined by the jury. This remedy is often specified in statutes and is typically awarded in...
trial
A trial is a formal legal proceeding where legal claims are presented, evidence is examined, and witnesses are heard. It is overseen by a judge, jury, or other adjudicator who determines the guilt or innocence of a party in a criminal case or...
trial court
Trial courts are any courts that hear a case first, referred to as courts of original jurisdiction. A trial court makes both findings of fact and law through a full trial expounding the evidence of the case. The findings of law may be...
trial on the merits
A trial on the merits refers to a full and complete legal proceeding in which all aspects of a case are considered, including the presentation of evidence, examination of witnesses, and legal arguments. It results in a determination of facts...
trial practice
Trial practice refers to the procedures and strategies employed by attorneys and other legal professionals during the preparation for and conduct during a trial. It encompasses all the activities involved in presenting a case in court, from...
Tucker Act
The Tucker Act of 1887 is a federal statute, which grants the United States Court of Federal Claims jurisdiction to hear certain claims against the United States government. Although the government is generally immune to lawsuits, the Tucker...
UCCJEA
See: Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA).
[Last updated in July of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team]