What is the legal test for overturning factual determinations in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Maginnis v. Murray, B269432 (Cal. App. 2017):
Following a court trial, we review factual determinations for substantial evidence. "The trial court's factual findings . . . are subject to limited appellate review and will not be disturbed if supported by substantial evidence. [Citation.]" (Williams v. Saunders (1997) 55 Cal.App.4th 1158, 1162.)
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