Per Curiam Opinion
/ˌpɜːr kʊˈriːəm əˈpɪnjən/
Definitions
- (n.) A court opinion issued collectively and unanimously by the judges, usually without a detailed explanation or signed author, representing the court's decision as a whole.
The Supreme Court released a per curiam opinion to swiftly resolve the procedural dispute.
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Commentary
Per curiam opinions often indicate straightforward cases or decisions where the court seeks to present a unified voice, which can provide strategic clarity but generally lack detailed legal reasoning.
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