Case Name
/ˈkeɪs neɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) The official title by which a legal case is known, typically including the names of the parties involved.
The case name 'Brown v. Board of Education' identifies the parties in the landmark decision.
Forms
- case names
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Commentary
The case name often reflects the parties' names in a dispute and provides a shorthand reference in legal documents and discussions.
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