question of law

question of law
A question for the court. A question arising in a case in court as to the terms of the law by which the case is to be adjudicated. A matter may be a "matter of law," although it is not purely a question of law, if it involves a matter of legal inference, notwithstanding, that it involves a matter of fact. Lovinier v Pearce 70 NC 167, 171. questions of law and fact. Questions for the court and questions for the jury. 53 Am J1st Jr § 156. See mixed question of law and fact; province of court and jury.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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