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Issue in law

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

An issue raising a point or question of law to be determined by the court.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In pleading. An issue upon matter of law, or consisting of matter of law, being produced by a demurrer on the one side, and a joinder in demurrer on the other. 3 Bl. Comm. 314; 3 Steph. Comm. 572, 580. See Code Civ. Proc. Cal. § 589.

Defined under Issue in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In pleading. An issue upon matter of law, or consisting of matter of law, being produced by a demurrer on the one side, and a joinder in demurrer on the other. 3 Bl. Comm. 314; 3 Steph. Comm. 572, 580. See Code Civil Proc. Cal. § 589.