Question of fact
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004086
An issue in a legal proceeding that involves the determination of what actually happened, based on evidence presented. This type of question is typically decided by a jury in a jury trial or by a judge acting as the finder of fact in a bench trial. Examples include whether a defendant committed a specific act or if a party had a particular intent.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-004086 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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