Question Of Fact (Noun)
Meaning
A disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Whether the defendant was driving above the speed limit was a question_of_fact for the jury to decide based on the testimony of the witnesses.
- In most personal injury cases, the question_of_fact of who was at fault in the accident is decided by a jury.
- The parties agreed that the case would turn on a question_of_fact: whether the building had been properly inspected for safety hazards prior to the accident.
- During the trial, it became clear that there was a disputed question_of_fact regarding the authenticity of the signature on the contract.
- In many cases, a judge's role is limited to determining questions of law, while questions_of_fact are left to the jury to decide.