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A written or printed statement made under oath. Source: US Courts Glossary
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In the practice of the court of appeals, it means that the court of appeals has concluded that the lower court decision is correct and will stand as rendered by the lower court. Source: US Courts Glossary
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A juror selected in the same manner as a regular juror who hears all the evidence but does not help decide the case unless called on to replace a regular juror. Source: US Courts Glossary
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A procedure for settling a dispute outside the courtroom. Most forms of ADR are not binding, and involve referral of the case to a neutral party such as an arbitrator or mediator. Source: US Courts Glossary
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Latin for "friend of the court." It is advice formally offered to the court in a brief filed by an entity interested in, but not a party to, the case. Source: US Courts Glossary
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The formal written statement by a defendant in a civil case that responds to a complaint, articulating the grounds for defense. Source: US Courts Glossary
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A request made after a trial by a party that has lost on one or more issues that a higher court review the decision to determine if it was correct. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the "appellant;" the …
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The party who appeals a district court's decision, usually seeking reversal of that decision. Source: US Courts Glossary
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About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgment of a lower court (trial court) or tribunal. For example, the U.S. circuit courts of appeals review the decisions of the U.S. district courts. Source: US Courts Glossary
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The party who opposes an appellant's appeal, and who seeks to persuade the appeals court to affirm the district court's decision. Source: US Courts Glossary
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A proceeding in which a criminal defendant is brought into court, told of the charges in an indictment or information, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty. Source: US Courts Glossary
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A federal judge who is appointed for life, during "good behavior," under Article III of the Constitution. Article III judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Source: US Courts Glossary
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Property of all kinds, including real and personal, tangible and intangible. Source: US Courts Glossary
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An agreement to continue performing duties under a contract or lease. Source: US Courts Glossary
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An injunction that automatically stops lawsuits, foreclosures, garnishments, and most collection activities against the debtor the moment a bankruptcy petition is filed. Source: US Courts Glossary
