If the parties have chosen a bench trial, rather than a jury trial, the judge will make both findings of fact and findings of law. An appeal is a review of the trial court's application of the law. There is no jury in an appeal, nor do the lawyers present witnesses or, typically, other forms of evidence.
friend. 1. a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard. 2. a person who gives assistance; patron; supporter: friends of the Boston Symphony.
(ÉËkweÉªntÉns) n. 1. a person with whom one has been in contact but who is not a close friend. 2. knowledge of a person or thing, esp when slight. 3. make the acquaintance of to come into social contact with. 4. those persons collectively whom one knows.