Legal Definitions - mixed question

A mixed question is a legal issue that involves both a question of law and a question of fact. It can also refer to an issue that involves conflicts between foreign and domestic law.

1. In a personal injury case, a mixed question may arise when determining whether the defendant's actions were negligent (a question of fact) and whether that negligence constitutes a breach of duty (a question of law).

2. In a case involving international trade, a mixed question may arise when determining which country's laws apply to a particular transaction. This can involve conflicts between the laws of different countries, making it a mixed question of law and fact.

These examples illustrate how a mixed question can involve both factual and legal issues, and how it can arise in a variety of legal contexts.