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 law vs. question of fact

Example Sentences

"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

In his decision, released on Friday, Justice Merchan wrote that there are "significant questions of fact which this court must resolve".

From BBC

“Whether this was the case here is a question of fact,” he said.

From New York Times

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

“That is a question of fact that will have to be determined,” she continued.

From Salon