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In [[law]], a '''trial''' is when parties to a dispute come together to present [[information]] (in the form of [[evidence]]) in a [[formal]] setting, usually a court, before a judge, [[jury]], or other designated finder of [[fact]], in order to achieve a resolution to their dispute.

In [[law]], a '''trial''' is when parties to a dispute come together to present [[information]] (in the form of [[evidence]]) in a [[formal]] setting, usually a court, before a judge, [[jury]], or other designated finder of [[fact]], in order to achieve a resolution to their dispute.

==Types of trial divided by the finder of fact==

==Types of trial divided by the finder of fact==

* Where the trial is held before a group of members of the community, it is called a [[jury]] trial.

* Where the trial is held before a group of members of the community, it is called a [[jury]] trial.

* Where the trial is held solely before a judge, it is called a bench trial. Bench trials involve fewer formalities, and are typically resolved faster. Furthermore, a favorable ruling for one party in a bench trial will frequently lead the other party to offer a settlement.

* Where the trial is held solely before a judge, it is called a bench trial. Bench trials involve fewer formalities, and are typically resolved faster. Furthermore, a favorable ruling for one party in a bench trial will frequently lead the other party to offer a settlement.