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Legal Definitions - special issue

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Definition of special issue

Definition: A special issue is a specific topic or theme that is the focus of a publication or a section within a publication. It can also refer to a written question submitted to an opposing party in a lawsuit as part of discovery.

Example 1: A magazine may have a special issue dedicated to a particular holiday, such as Christmas or Halloween. This issue would feature articles, stories, and images related to that holiday.

Example 2: In a legal context, a special issue refers to a written question submitted to an opposing party in a lawsuit. For example, a plaintiff may submit a special issue to the defendant asking for specific information related to the case.

The examples illustrate how a special issue can be used in different contexts. In both cases, it refers to a specific focus or topic that is different from the usual content.

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Simple Definition

A special issue is a specific topic or theme that is the focus of a publication or a set of questions in a lawsuit. In a lawsuit, a special interrogatory is a written question submitted to the opposing party as part of the discovery process. A special verdict is a written finding by a jury on a specific issue that supplements a general verdict. The term "special issue" is also used to refer to a written jury question whose answer is required to supplement a general verdict in some states.

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