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The petitioner (see petitioner). The person or party who makes an application to a court or some other person or organization to intervene and assist. … [Read more...] about APPLICANT

Pertaining to a stage of judicial review. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Pertaining to or having cognizance of appeals and other proceedings for the judicial review of adjudications. Appellate conrt. A court having jurisdiction of appeal and review; a court to which causes are removable by appeal, certiorari, or error. Appellate jurisdiction. Jurisdiction on … [Read more...] about APPELLATE

Lat. In old English law. To fasten to; to moor (a vessel) Anciently rendered, "to apply." Hale, de Jure Mar. Applicatio est vita regulse. Application is the life of a rule. 2 Bulst 79. … [Read more...] about APPLICARE

This is the higher court that reviews the decision of a lower court after an appeal is filed where the appellant requests the appellate court review the lower court's decision for material error. … [Read more...] about APPELLATE COURT

A putting to, placing before, preferring a request or petition to or before a person. The act of making a request for something. A written request to have a certain quantity of land at or near a certain specified place. Biddle v. Dougal, 5/Bin. (Pa.) 151. The use or disposition made of a thing. In insurance. The preliminary request declaration, or statement made by a party … [Read more...] about APPLICATION