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    Question of fact
    • an issue to be decided by a jury

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  3. LII. Wex. question of fact. A question of fact is an issue of fact, not law. A question of fact is resolved by a trier of fact, i.e. a jury or, at a bench trial, a judge , weighing the strength of evidence and credibility of witnesses. Conversely, a question of law is always resolved by a judge.

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  4. The best definition I can find is that a question of fact is about "what happened", while a question of law is about "applying subsequent legal principles to those facts", but that definition doesn't make it clear to me how to determine whether a specific example is a question of fact or law.

  5. Question of fact refers to a legal issue that involves determining the truth or falsity of a particular claim or statement. It is a matter that can be resolved by presenting evidence and evaluating the credibility of witnesses in a legal context.

  6. Definition of "question of fact" A matter needing investigation during a legal proceeding, generally determined by a jury, such as whether a defendant was at the crime scene. How to use "question of fact" in a sentence. During the trial, the matter of the defendant's location during the crime became a question of fact.

  7. In law, a question of fact, also known as a point of fact, is a question that must be answered by reference to facts and evidence as well as inferences arising from those facts. Such a question is distinct from a question of law, which must be answered by applying relevant legal principles.

  8. A question of fact is a factual dispute between litigants that must be resolved by the jury at trial. It is an issue that is material to the outcome of the case and requires an interpretation of conflicting views on the factual circumstances surrounding the case. A question of fact is best understood by comparing it to a Question of Law.

  9. A question of fact is a factual dispute between litigants that must be resolved by the jury at trial. It is an issue that is material to the outcome of the case and requires an interpretation of conflicting views on the factual circumstances surrounding the case. A question of fact is best understood by comparing it to a question of law.

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