Modern legal term

Question of Fact

Kwes-chun of fact
An issue in a legal case that requires the jury to decide based on the evidence presented at trial.
Whether the defendant acted with negligence is a question of fact for the jury to decide.

There aren't many legal cases directly on questions of fact, as it's a foundational concept in litigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions of fact involve factual determinations based on evidence, while questions of law involve legal principles applied to the facts.

The jury decides questions of fact based on the judge's instructions on the law.

The judge may grant a new trial.

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