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The number of cases handled by a judge or a court. Source: US Courts Glossary

The law as established in previous court decisions. A synonym for legal precedent. Akin to common law, which springs from tradition and […]

A complete collection of every document filed in court in a case. Source: US Courts Glossary

A crime punishable by death. Source: US Courts Glossary

A bankruptcy case in which the debtor is a business or an individual involved in business and the debts are for business […]

The duty to prove disputed facts. In civil cases, a plaintiff generally has the burden of proving his or her case. In […]

A written statement submitted in a trial or appellate proceeding that explains one side’s legal and factual arguments. Source: US Courts Glossary

A trial without a jury, in which the judge serves as the fact-finder. Source: US Courts Glossary

A legal procedure for dealing with debt problems of individuals and businesses; specifically, a case filed under one of the chapters of […]

A private individual or corporation appointed in all Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases to represent the interests of the bankruptcy estate […]

A formal request for the protection of the federal bankruptcy laws. (There is an official form for bankruptcy petitions.) Source: US Courts […]

A judicial officer of the United States district court who is the court official with decision-making power over federal bankruptcy cases. Source: […]

All interests of the debtor in property at the time of the bankruptcy filing. The estate technically becomes the temporary legal owner […]

The bankruptcy judges in regular active service in each district; a unit of the district court. Source: US Courts Glossary

The informal name for title 11 of the United States Code (11 U.S.C. §§ 101-1330), the federal bankruptcy law. Source: US Courts […]

An officer of the Judiciary serving in the judicial districts of Alabama and North Carolina who, like the United States trustee, is […]

The release, prior to trial, of a person accused of a crime, under specified conditions designed to assure that person’s appearance in […]

An injunction that automatically stops lawsuits, foreclosures, garnishments, and most collection activities against the debtor the moment a bankruptcy petition is filed. […]

An agreement to continue performing duties under a contract or lease. Source: US Courts Glossary

Property of all kinds, including real and personal, tangible and intangible. Source: US Courts Glossary

A federal judge who is appointed for life, during “good behavior,” under Article III of the Constitution. Article III judges are nominated […]

A proceeding in which a criminal defendant is brought into court, told of the charges in an indictment or information, and asked […]

The party who opposes an appellant’s appeal, and who seeks to persuade the appeals court to affirm the district court’s decision. Source: […]

About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgment of a lower court (trial court) or tribunal. For example, […]

The party who appeals a district court’s decision, usually seeking reversal of that decision. Source: US Courts Glossary