question

A subject or point of investigation, examination or debate; theme of inquiry; problem; matter to be inquired into, as subject matter of civil or criminal discovery. A point on which the parties are not agreed, and which is submitted to the decision of a judge and jury.

See also issue

An interrogation put to a witness, for the purpose of having him declare the truth of certain facts as far as he knows them; e.g. direct or cross examination of witness at trial.

See also discovery

- interrogation.

@ categorical question

One inviting a distinct and positive statement of fact; one which can be answered by "yes" or "no." In the plural, a series of questions, covering a particular subject-matter, arranged in a systematic and consecutive order.

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- federal question.

- hypothetical question.

- judicial question

- leading question

- political question.

- political

@ question of fact

An issue involving the resolution of a factual dispute and hence within the province of th" jury in contrast to a question of law. 4

@ question of law

Question concerning legal effect to be given an undisputed set of facts. An issue which involves the application or interpretation of a law and hence within the province of the judge and not the jury

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