face amount
n. the original amount due on a promissory note or insurance policy as stated therein, without calculating interest.

face value
n. in shares of stock, the original cost of the stock shown on the certificate, or "par value."

fact
n. an actual thing or happening, which must be proved at trial by presentation of evidence and which is evaluated by the finder of fact (a jury in a jury trial, or by the judge if he/she sits without a jury).

fact finder (finder of fact)
n. in a trial of a lawsuit or criminal prosecution, the jury or judge (if there is no jury) who decides if facts have been proven. Occasionally a judge may appoint a "special master" to investigate and report on the existence of certain fac ...

factor
n. 1) a salesman who sells in his/her own name on behalf of others, taking a commission for services. 2) something that contributes to the result.

failure of consideration
n. not delivering goods or services when promised in a contract. When goods a party had bargained for have become damaged or worthless, failure of consideration (to deliver promised goods)

failure of issue
n. when someone dies leaving no children or other direct descendants.