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Amicus curiae or friend of the court is someone who brings to the courts attention some point of law or fact something which would otherwise have been overlooked usually this would be a member of the bar and occasionally the law officers are asked or are allowed to argue a case in which they are not instructed to appear
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 8y agoAn amicus curiae is a person or entity who has been allowed by the court to plead or make submissions, but who is not directly involved in the action.
The phrase literally translates as "friend of the court".
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∙ 13y agoThe origin would be Latin
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What is the origin of amicus curiae?
LATIN
An amicus curiae is brought by?
An amicus curiae is brought about by the need to take into account additional information on court cases, such as expert opinion.
Define amicus curiae?
Friend of the court.
This is a friend of the Supreme Court?
amicus curiae
How do you persuade a judge in writing?
amicus curiae briefs
Amicus curiae in a sentence?
"An amicus curiae is someone who is not a party to a case but offers expertise or information to assist the court in making a decision."
What is an amica curiae?
An amica curiae is a female amicus curiae, a person or entity who has been allowed by the court to plead or make submissions, but who is not directly involved in the action.
Amicus curiae briefs are written and submitted to the Court by?
outside Parties
In a court case is a way for interest groups to share information and educate the court about a particular issue?
They may file an Amicus Curiae brief with the court. The Latin phrase means friend of the court.
What does Amicus curia mean?
Amicus curiae is a Latin term that translates to "friend of the court." It refers to a person or group who is not a party to a legal case but offers information or expertise to assist the court in making a decision. Amicus curiae briefs are often submitted by individuals or organizations with a strong interest or expertise in the subject matter of the case.
A person agency or interest group who is not a party to a case but who has an interest in its outcome may file?
Amicus Curiae
In a court case an organization that wants to inform the court can write a brief?
The brief would be called amicus curiae.
