"To hear the matter" means to listen to and decide upon a particular issue or situation.
Sentences with «to hear the matter»
Whether or not a witness (expert or not) is permitted to testify in a case, is a matter left to the discretion of the trial judge hearing the matter. (rocketlawyer.com)
Before deciding to hear a matter in writing, a careful examination of the file should be done to determine if the parties have the capacity to adequately express themselves in writing. (slaw.ca)
The federal court hearing the matter struck down the agreement and is allowing the lawsuits to go forward in court. (inc.com)