question of law vs. question of fact

question of law

[ kwes-chuhnuhv law ]show ipa

noun

1. a question concerning a rule or the legal effect or consequence of an event or circumstance, usually determined by a court or judge.

question of fact

[ kwes-chuhnuhv fakt ]show ipa

noun

1. a question concerning the reality of an alleged event or circumstance in a trial by jury, usually determined by the jury.