Jogigazság

Jogigazság is a Hungarian term that translates to "legal truth" or "legal reality." It refers to the state of affairs as established by legal proceedings and confirmed by a court of law. This concept is distinct from factual truth, which is what actually happened in an objective sense. Legal truth is what a court has determined to be true based on the evidence presented, the applicable laws, and the rules of procedure.

The establishment of jogigazság is a fundamental aspect of the judicial process. It involves the careful examination of evidence, the testimony of witnesses, and legal arguments from both sides of a case. The judge or jury then makes a determination based on this information, creating a legally binding outcome. This legal truth then forms the basis for legal decisions, judgments, and the enforcement of rights and obligations.

It is important to recognize that jogigazság may not always perfectly align with factual truth. Evidence can be incomplete, misinterpreted, or deliberately misleading. Legal standards of proof, such as "beyond a reasonable doubt" or "preponderance of the evidence," set the threshold for establishing this legal truth, and these standards may not capture every nuance of a situation. The principle of res judicata, for instance, ensures that once a matter has been decided and has become a legal truth, it cannot be relitigated, even if new evidence later emerges that might suggest a different factual outcome.