Trial

In a general sense, the formal Invest'gation and decision of a matter in issue between parties, before a competent tribunal; in a stricter sense, the examination before a competent tribunal, according to the law of the land, of the facts in issue for the purpose of determining the issue; in the strictest sense, the examination and decision of an issue in fact, by a jury, under the supervision of the court' Trial at bar: a trial before all the judges at the bar of the court Trial at nisi prius: the ordinary trial which takes place at the sittings, assizes or circuit before a single judge.