question of fact
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In his ruling, the judge stated whether Mr Adams was "at the material times" a member of the IRA or its leadership "is a question of fact that can only be determined at full trial".
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2024
What first jumps out there, honestly, is that 17 percent of poll respondents incorrectly answered a question of fact.
From Slate • Jul. 31, 2023
District Judge Rothstein found that the claims “creates a question of fact on whether Defendant Gutierrez assisted plaintiff’s niece in fabricating her statement and the marks on her neck.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023
Its viral aftermath has taken such an unreal turn that the truth is no longer a mere question of fact – it’s a matter of power and perspective.
From The Guardian • Feb. 4, 2019
In English law, once the jury had given a verdict there could be an appeal on a question of law but there could be no appeal on a question of fact.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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