Court Filing
/ˈkɔːrt ˈfaɪlɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of submitting documents to a court for the purpose of initiating, supporting, or responding to legal proceedings.
The attorney completed the court filing to commence the lawsuit.
- (n.) The document or set of documents formally submitted to the court as part of legal proceedings.
The court filing included the plaintiff's complaint and supporting evidence.
Forms
- court filing
- court filings
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Commentary
The term encompasses both the procedural act and the documents involved; drafting should clarify context to avoid ambiguity.
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