Legal Definitions - questa

QUESTA

Questa is a legal term that refers to an inquest or inquiry conducted by a jury under oath.

One example of a questa is a coroner's inquest, which is conducted to determine the cause of death in cases where it is unclear or suspicious. Another example is a grand jury inquest, which is used to investigate potential criminal activity and determine whether there is enough evidence to bring charges against a suspect.

These examples illustrate how a questa involves a group of people, typically a jury, who are sworn to tell the truth and provide information to help determine the outcome of an investigation or inquiry.