Fact-pattern

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of fact pattern. alt-of, alternative

    "For, the classic fact-pattern of mistake as to identity involves the defendant fraudulently representing to the complainant that he is X, obtaining goods on credit, selling those goods to Y, a bona fide purchaser for value without notice, and then absconding."

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"For, the classic fact-pattern of mistake as to identity involves the defendant fraudulently representing to the complainant that he is X, obtaining goods on credit, selling those goods to Y, a bona fide purchaser for value without notice, and then absconding."

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