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QUESTA

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In old records. A quest; an inquest, inquisition, or inquiry, upon the oaths of an impaneled jury. Cowell. … [Read more...]

QUE EST LE MESME

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L. Fr. Which la the same. A term used in actions of trespass, etc. See QUE EST EADEM. … [Read more...]

QUESTION

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(A) punishment, crm. law. A means sometimes employed, in some countries, by means of torture, to compel supposed great criminals to disclose their accomplices, or to acknowledge their crimes. 2. This torture is called question, because, as the unfortunate person accused is made to suffer pain, he is asked questions as to his supposed crime or accomplices. The same as torture. … [Read more...]

QUESTION OF FACT

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Questions as to the facts, such as the truth of the facts presented, are determined by a jury. Questions of law are decided by a judge. … [Read more...]

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