The document requiring attendance in court is called a "subpoena." A subpoena compels an individual to appear as a witness or produce evidence for a legal proceeding. It can be issued by a court or an attorney involved in the case. Failure to comply with a subpoena can lead to legal penalties.
A writ requiring appearance in court to give testimony is called a subpoena.
A writ requiring appearance in court to give testimony is called a subpoena.
The legal term is called: "Subpoena Duces Tecum." It's an order requiring a person to bring to court any documents, records, or other evidence relevant to a controversy.
Subpoena.
I have received a subpoena stating that I must attend court next Friday 13th.
The "document" is a court order called a "writ of certiorari."
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.
This is called a brief
In the Supreme Court, the written decision and legal reasoning for a case is called an Opinion.
A majority opinion is the legal document that explains the legal reasoning behind a Supreme Court decision.
A document ordering someone to pay a certain sum of money is typically called a "judgment" or "court order." This legal document is issued by a court following a lawsuit or legal proceeding, requiring the debtor to pay a specific amount to the creditor. It can also take the form of a "demand letter" in less formal contexts. Failure to comply with such an order can lead to legal consequences, including wage garnishment or asset seizure.
A Writ of Certiorari