Fact finding by judge or jury will be upheld by an appellate court unless it finds that the fact finding was
A) based on circumstantial evidence.
B) based solely on inference.
C) clearly erroneous.
D) contrary to the evidence.

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Fact finding by a judge or jury will be upheld by an appellate court unless it finds that the fact finding was "clearly erroneous." This standard respects the trial court's role in determining the credibility of witnesses and the weight of the evidence.

Fact Finding by Judge or Jury Will Be Upheld by an Appellate