Question

A method of criminal examination heretofore in use in some of the countries of continental Europe, consisting of the application of torture to the supposed criminal, by mcans of the rack or other engines, in order to extort from him, as the condition of his release from the torture, a confession of his own guilt or the names of his accomplices. In evidence. An interrogation put to a witness, for the purpose of having him declare the truth of certain facts as far as he anows them.

In practice. A point on which the parties are not agreed, and which is submitted to the decision of a judge and jury.

— Categorical question. One inviting a distinct and positive statement of fact; one which can be answered by "yes" or "no." In the plural, a series of questions, covering a particular subject-matter, arranged in a systematic and consecutive order.

— Federal question. See Federal.

— Leading question. See that title.

— Hypothetical question. See that title.

— Political question. See Political.