The brief or memorandum establishes the legal argument for the party, explaining why the reviewing court should affirm or reverse the lower court’s judgment based on legal precedent and citations to the controlling cases or statutory law. How long is a brief in law? Every brief should include, at aRead More →
General jurisdiction is a term used to describe courts that do not have limits on the type of cases they can hear. Cases typically originate in general jurisdiction courts, and their decisions can be appealed to intermediate appellate courts. What are examples of courts of general jurisdiction? A trial courtRead More →
remanding all. when the appellate court sends all or part of the case back to the lower court without over-turning the lower court’s ruling. The cases is sent back with instructions for further proceeding that may range from conducting a new trial to entering a proper judgement. What happens whenRead More →
Like many uniforms, wigs are an emblem of anonymity, an attempt to distance the wearer from personal involvement and a way to visually draw on the supremacy of the law, says Newton. Wigs are so much a part of British criminal courts that if a barrister doesn’t wear a wig,Read More →
A court bouillon is be most commonly used to poach foods such as fish and shellfish. A mirepoix is a mixture of onions, carrots, and celery added to a stock to enhance its flavor and aroma. What is the difference between court bouillon and bouillon? Bouillon Basics “Traditionally, this typeRead More →