A dispute in court in which the significance of a fact or facts is denied.
it was an issue of fact to be determined by the jury
Example sentencesExamples
- For present purposes, it is not necessary to set out in detail the issues of fact between the parties.
- Moreover the Court cannot resolve disputed issues of fact.
- First, whether or not a party's behaviour has been so bad as to merit exclusion from protection by the Court is an issue of fact.
- An order has been made that this point of law be disposed of before the trial of the issues of fact in the action.
- One needs more than a sweeping statement that there are disputed issues of fact before the court can determine that issue.
- Provision for inquiry is more unusual in environmental treaties, despite the issues of fact which frequently arise.