question of fact
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"She is abdicating her duty, and this is something that she needs to decide, not a jury. It's a question of law, not a question of fact."
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2024
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
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
“The existence of other PCB sources merely creates a question of fact regarding the amount of damages for which Monsanto is responsible.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2017
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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