Procedural Device
/ˌproʊ·siˈdʒʊr·əl dɪˈvaɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A tool or method employed in legal proceedings to manage the course or conduct of the litigation.
The objection was raised as a procedural device to delay the hearing.
- (n.) A formal mechanism such as a motion, objection, or request used to invoke or protect a party’s procedural rights.
Filing a motion to dismiss is a common procedural device in civil litigation.
Forms
- procedural device
- procedural devices
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Commentary
Often used broadly to describe legal techniques that influence the flow and fairness of trials; drafters should specify the exact device to avoid ambiguity.
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