question of fact

American  

[kwes-chuhn uhv fakt] / ˈkwɛs tʃən əv ˈfækt /

noun

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

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question of fact

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

What first jumps out there, honestly, is that 17 percent of poll respondents incorrectly answered a question of fact.

From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2023

“We’re of course very disappointed with the judge’s ruling. … We think that this is a case, a question of fact, that should go to a jury to decide,” Coffman said.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 1, 2021

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