Legal Definitions - undisputed fact

An undisputed fact is a piece of information or an event that all parties involved in a legal case or dispute agree is true and accurate. It is a fact that is not contested or challenged by anyone. Because there is no disagreement about its truth, an undisputed fact does not need to be proven in court, saving time and resources and allowing the court to focus on the points that *are* in contention.

• Example 1: Contract Signing Date

  In a lawsuit concerning a breach of contract, both the plaintiff (the party bringing the suit) and the defendant (the party being sued) agree that the contract was signed on January 15, 2023. Both legal teams have reviewed the document and confirmed the date, and neither side presents any evidence to suggest otherwise.

  How it illustrates the term: Since both sides acknowledge and do not dispute the signing date, it becomes an undisputed fact. The court does not need to hear evidence or arguments about when the contract was signed; it can simply accept this date as true and move on to other contested issues, such as whether the contract's terms were fulfilled.

• Example 2: Location of an Incident

  During a criminal trial for a robbery, both the prosecution and the defense agree that the crime occurred at "The Corner Store" located at 123 Main Street. Surveillance footage, witness statements, and the defendant's own admission all confirm this location.

  How it illustrates the term: The specific location of the robbery is an undisputed fact because there is no conflicting testimony or evidence regarding it. This allows the court to focus on whether the defendant was the person who committed the robbery at that location, rather than spending time proving where the event took place.

• Example 3: Receipt of a Specific Communication

  In a business dispute, one company claims it sent a crucial email to another company on a particular date. The receiving company's IT records confirm the email was indeed received on October 26, 2023, at 10:30 AM, and they do not deny its receipt, although they may dispute its content or significance.

  How it illustrates the term: The fact that the email was sent and received at that specific time is an undisputed fact. While the *meaning* or *legal effect* of the email's content might be highly contested, the physical act of its transmission and reception is agreed upon by both parties, streamlining the legal process.