Asked by Elijah Dotson on May 05, 2024
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When, in a battery case, the court has to decide whether the nasty names Joe called James justified James hitting Joe, this is an example of a question of fact.
Battery Case
A legal dispute or instance involving the unconsented physical contact or harm to another person.
Question Of Fact
An issue to be decided by the jury in a trial concerning the reality of events or the existence of conditions.
Court
A governmental institution authorized to decide legal disputes, administer justice, and interpret laws.
- Identify the differences between questions of fact and questions of law within court proceedings.
Verified Answer
FA
fatima alsoudaiMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
This scenario involves a question of law because it requires the court to interpret and apply legal principles (e.g., whether verbal provocation can justify physical retaliation) rather than determine what actually happened.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between questions of fact and questions of law within court proceedings.