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: a fact that is raised by the pleadings directly and is necessary to be determined by the decision so that it will become res judicata —distinguished from fact in controversy — compare issue of law

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“Fact in issue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fact%20in%20issue. Accessed 17 May. 2022.

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