Category: US Courts Glossary

The formal written statement by a defendant in a civil case that responds to a complaint, articulating the grounds for defense. Source: […]

A request made after a trial by a party that has lost on one or more issues that a higher court review […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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