Asked by Junwei Zheng on Jun 20, 2024
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When a court has to decide in a battery assault action whether Joe really did hit James, this is a question of law.
Battery Assault
An intentional act that causes harmful or offensive physical contact with another person; often used interchangeably with "battery" in legal contexts.
Question Of Law
An issue concerning the interpretation or application of the law, typically decided by a judge, as opposed to questions of fact, which are decided by a jury.
Court
A governmental institution authorized to resolve legal disputes, interpret laws, and administer justice.
- Distinguish between questions of fact and questions of law in court cases.
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TJ
Tatyana JuarezJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
This is a question of fact, as it involves determining what actually happened in the incident between Joe and James.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between questions of fact and questions of law in court cases.