A legal issue that is in controversy and is to be discussed, argued and decided. … [Read more...]
ISSUE IN FACT
A fact that is in controversy and is to be examined and decided. … [Read more...]
ISSUE OF LAW
A question with regard to the application of law concerning a case where the facts are undisputed. … [Read more...]
ISSUE PRECLUSION
Also known as collateral estoppel whereby a final judgment on the merits of an action preclude the parties from re-litigating the same issues that were or could have been raised in the adjudicated action. Hence, a party can file an appeal or action regarding against the same party but for a different issue than the one that has been decided. This will more commonly occur when a … [Read more...]
ISSUE ROLL
Eng. law. The name of a record which contains an entry of the term of which the demurrer book, issue or paper book is entitled, and the, warrants of attorney supposed to have been given by the parties at the commencement of the cause, and then proceeds with the transcript of the declaration and subsequent pleadings, continuances, and award of the mode of the decision as … [Read more...]