Definition of factum in English:
factum
nounPlural factums, Plural facta ˈfaktəmˈfaktəm
Canadian Law A statement of the facts of a case.
the factum of the intervener shall not exceed 20 pages
Example sentencesExamples
- In their factum, the plaintiffs submit that this Rule is ‘inadequate and inappropriate’ for a number of reasons including the expenditure of resources and the test to be met.
- The Plaintiff accepts as correct the summary of facts as stated by the Defendant in its factum as follows.
- I do not agree with Mr. McNevin's criticisms of the time spent in preparation on the facts, the law, or the factum and other documents.
- As a result of this unorthodox approach, I was unable to take any statement contained within the factum at its face value, but was required to go back to source to verify each assertion.
- Again, the Plaintiffs rely upon bald statements in their factum without supporting evidence.
Origin
Late 18th century: from Latin, literally 'something done or made'.