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
“That is a question of fact that will have to be determined,” she continued.
From Salon • Oct. 6, 2023
That, the ruling said, “is a question of fact — one that is improper to resolve at the motion-to-dismiss stage.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2022
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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