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Matter in issne

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Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

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.

Defined under Matter in Black's Law Dictionary.