Meaning of matter of law | Babel Free

Definitions

A matter involving a judicial inquiry into the applicable law.

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Examples

“The advantages are altogether undefined and uncertain, and cannot, as a matter⟳ of law, be set⟳ off against the positive injury arising to a man from his character being defamed.”

“It is not necessary for the barrister to give⟳ his reasons, but if we saw⟳ enough on the face⟳ of the document to shew that the statement was not reasonably sufficient, we should say⟳ as a matter⟳ of law that his decision was wrong.”

“When, however, from the evidence, there is a presumption of law, the neglect⟳ of the judge⟳ to tell⟳ the jury that, as a matter⟳ of law, certain facts being proved, they must assume⟳ certain other facts to be true, or their refusal to do so is ground for a new trial as a matter⟳ of right.”

“We reaffirm our opinion that the evidence in this case did not conclusively show⟳ that the acts and conduct of appellant at the time were of such nature and character as would, as a matter⟳ of law, make⟳ him guilty of provoking a difficulty, so as to cut⟳ off wholly his right of self-defense.”

“...the plaintiff's lawyer and the defendant's lawyer can each stand⟳ up and move⟳ for judgment as a matter⟳ of law in their favor.”

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