I’m a first semester law student and have had an issue on my mind for several weeks. So I know that in criminal and civil trials both parties submit an argument for and against the issue in question. But I’ve noticed in the cases that the judge or judges also apply the law to the facts and come to their own conclusion.
What’s the point of parties putting their arguments forward if the judge will apply the law to the facts. Am I missing something?
What’s the point of parties putting their arguments forward if the judge will apply the law to the facts. Am I missing something?