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A judge or jury that determines the facts of the case. The trier of fact. A judge or jury. Those assigned to hear testimony and review evidence to rule on a factual issue.

A basic duty of the fact finder is to determine the credibility of the testimony, and the weight to be given to all of the evidence in the case. This is a duty for the jury or a judge sitting on a bench trial. Kerns v. Consolidated Rail Corp., 90 F.R.D. 134, 140 (E.D.Pa.), aff'd, 673 F.2d 1300 (3d Cir.1981); Kerry Coal Co. v. United Mine Workers, 488 F. ...