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What is a document containing the legal arguments in a case that is filed with a court prior to trial is called?
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a brief
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A document containing the court's reason for its decision is a?
opinion
A written statement setting forth the legal arguments relevant facts and previous court decision supporting one side of a case?
Oddly enough, a document setting forth the legal arguments, facts and previous court decisions is called a "brief" (legal brief).
What is a region containing a US appellate court called?
A Circuit.
Is appellate brief an advocacy document?
Yes, an appellate brief is an advocacy document presented to an appellate court. It is used to persuade the court to rule in favor of the party submitting the brief by presenting legal arguments, citations to relevant case law, and analysis of the issues at hand.
When appealing a criminal conviction who hears the testimony or arguments?
There is a higher level court than the trial court called the appellate court that hears the arguments. There is usually not testimony during the appeals process. The appellate court is usually made up of several judges and they hear arguments regarding legal issues from the trial. For further information see the related link below.
When ite document itself is produced for the inspection of the court such type of evidence is called as?
The type of evidence you are referring to is typically called a "documentary evidence." These documents can include contracts, emails, letters, reports, and other written records that are relevant to the legal case being heard in court. They are used to support the arguments and claims made by the parties involved in the legal proceedings.
What is the order of the supreme court directing a lower court to send the court the record of a certain case?
The "document" is a court order called a "writ of certiorari."
State the name of the document used to commence a civil lawsuit against a defendant?
In the United States federal court system, the document used to initiate a civil lawsuit against a defendant is called a complaint. In the state court systems, this document is usually called a petition.
What are the two-week periods when the US Supreme Court hears oral arguments and announces decisions called?
This time is called the sitting
What is the written document a laywer is arguing before the suprem court?
This is called a brief
What is the document the US Supreme Court makes after making a decision called?
In the Supreme Court, the written decision and legal reasoning for a case is called an Opinion.
What is the legal document that explains the legal reasoning behind a Supreme Court decision is called?
A majority opinion is the legal document that explains the legal reasoning behind a Supreme Court decision.
