Where there has been informal rulemaking or informal adjudication by an administrative agency and the decision by that agency is then appealed to the courts, the court will generally apply what standard in reviewing factual determinations?

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The arbitrary and capricious standard is typically applied by courts when reviewing informal rulemaking or informal adjudication by administrative agencies. This standard is less stringent than the substantial evidence standard and is used to ensure that the agency's decision was based on a rational connection between the facts found and the choice made.

Where There Has Been Informal Rulemaking or Informal Adjudication by an Administrative