practice. (1) A friend of the court. One, who as a stander by, when a judge is doubtful or mistaken in a matter of law, may inform the court. Any one, as amicus curia, may make an application to the court in favor of an infant, though he be no relation. (2) Describes a person or organization who is not a party to a lawsuit but that has a strong interest in the case aligned with … [Read more...] about AMICUS CURIAE
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AMPARO
In Spanish American law. A document issued to a claimant of land as a protection to him, until a survey can be ordered, and the title of possession issued by an authorized commissioner. Trimble v. Smither's Adm'r, 1 Tex. 790. … [Read more...] about AMPARO
AMICUS CURIiE
Lat. A friend of the court. A by stander (usually a counsellor) who interposes and volunteers information upon some matter of law in regard to which the judge is doubtful or mistaken, or upon a matter of which the court may take judicial cognizance. Counsel in court frequently act in this capacity when they happen to be in possession of a case which the judge has not seen, or … [Read more...] about AMICUS CURIiE
AMPLIATION
In the civil law. A deferring of judgment until a cause be further examined. Calvin.; Cowell. An ortler for the rehearing of a cause on a day appointed, for the sake of more ample information. Halifax, Anal. b. 3, c. 13, n. 32. In French law. A duplicate of an acquittance or other instrument. A notary's copy of acts passed before him, delivered to the parties. … [Read more...] about AMPLIATION
AMIRAL
Fr. In French maritime law. Admiral. Ord. de la Mar. liv. 1, tit 1, … [Read more...] about AMIRAL