Case at Legal Glossary

What is it? A term that most often refers to a lawsuit -- for example, I filed my small claims case. Case also refers to a written decision by a judge -- or for an appellate case, a panel of judges. For example, the U.S. Supreme Courts decision legalizing abortion is commonly referred to as the Roe v. Wade case. Finally, the term also describes the evidence a party submits in support of her position -- for example, I have made my case or My case-in-chief has been completed.

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