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matter legal definition
noun
An issue under consideration in a lawsuit.
matter in issue
The crux of a case, the matter in controversy.
matter of fact
An issue of the truth or falsity of a pertinent fact.
matter of law
An issue pertaining to the applicability or interpretation of a
particular law.
matter of record
Any matter that has been made a part of the official court
record.
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