Collateral Attack
/ˈkɒlətrəl əˈtæk/
Definitions
- (n.) A challenge to a court's jurisdiction or ruling made outside the direct appeal process, often in a separate proceeding.
The defendant filed a collateral attack arguing that the trial court lacked jurisdiction.
Forms
- collateral attack
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Commentary
Collateral attacks are typically raised in post-conviction or enforcement proceedings rather than on direct appeal, targeting the validity of the original judgment or the court's authority.
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