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Frequently used to reflect an answer filed with the court by a party responding an opposing party's motion or petition. In its general sense, a reply is what the plaintiff, petitioner, or other person who has instituted a proceeding says In answer to the defendant's case. Sweet. On trial or argnment. When a case is tried or argued in court, the speech or argument of the … [Read more...] about REPLY

Usually refers to the responding party's reply in appellate court to the appealing party's opening brief. … [Read more...] about REPLY BRIEF

In Scotch practice. To replace; to restore to a former state or right. 2 Alls. Crim. Pr. 351. … [Read more...] about REPONE

(A) legislation. A statement made by a committee to a legislative assembly, of facts of which they were charged to inquire. (B) practice. A certificate to the court made by a master in chancery, commissioner or other person appointed by the court, of the facts or matters to be ascertained by him, or of something of which it is his duty to inform the court. 2. If the parties in … [Read more...] about REPORT

A person who reports the decisions upon questions of law In the cases adjudged in the several courts of law and equity. Wharton. … [Read more...] about REPORTER