Rehearings
/rɪˈhɪərɪŋz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of rehearing, referring to a second or subsequent hearing of a legal case or appeal.
The party requested rehearings to challenge the appellate court's decision.
Forms
- rehearing
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Commentary
Rehearings typically involve reconsideration of a case by the same court or tribunal and differ from appeals which are heard by a higher court.
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