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question of law vs. question of fact

question of law

[kwes-chuhn uhv law] / ˈkwɛs tʃən əv ˈlɔ /

noun

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-chuhn uhv fakt] / ˈkwɛs tʃən əv ˈfækt /

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