Matter in issne
Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Black's Law Dictionary
That upon which the plaintiff proceeds in his action, Und which the defendant controverts by his pleadings, not including facis offered in evidence to establish the matters in issue.
King v. Chase, 15 N. H. 9, 41 Am. Dec. 675.
Tbat ultimate fact or state of facts in dispute upon which the verdict or finding is predicated.
Smith v. Ontario (C. C.) 4 Fed. 386 .
See 2 Black, Judgm. § 6l4, and cases cited.