Question of law and question of fact

Mandar (Querist) 17 October 2011 This query is : Resolved
what is the difference between question of law and question of fact? Please explain with examples in details

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Sailesh Kumar Shah (Expert) 17 October 2011
Question of fact is a question which must be answered by reference to facts and evidence, and inferences arising from those facts. Such a question is distinct from a question of law, which must be answered by applying relevant legal principles. The answer to a question of fact is usually dependent on particular circumstances or factual situations.

Question of law is a question which must be answered by applying relevant legal principles, by an interpretation of the law.Such a question is distinct from a question of fact, which must be answered by reference to facts and evidence, and inferences arising from those facts. Answers to questions of law are generally expressed in terms of broad legal principles, and are capable of being applied to many situations, rather than being dependent on particular circumstances or factual situations.

Guest (Expert) 17 October 2011
Agreed with Shailesh Kr. Shah .Law and fact are different thing.Law comes from legislation and fact comes from particular circumstances or situation.