hear and determine
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, Ballentine's (1916)
Definitions from Case Law
From 331 U.S. 132 - Ayrshire Collieries Corporation v. United States · 1947Most cited · 75 citing opinions
The requirement that three judges hear and determine an application means that they must adjudicate the issues of law and fact which are presented by the case, a function which implies that they must weigh the arguments and testimony offered by both sides and vote either to grant or deny the relief sought by the moving party.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916