fact in issue

: 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 9 Oct. 2024.

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