A Companion Brief to an Existing Court Case Is Called

question 91

Multiple Choice

A companion brief to an existing court case is called

• A)amicus curiae.
• B)lex scripta.
• C)non compos mentis.
• D)writ of mandamus.

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Definitions:

Supporting Evidence

Information or facts that are offered to confirm or establish the truth or validity of a belief, hypothesis, or proposition.

Risky Decisions

The process of making choices that involve uncertainty about the outcomes, where some possible outcomes have negative consequences.

Seeking Gains

The process of aiming to increase one's assets, knowledge, or status.

Cut Losses

The strategy of selling off or abandoning an asset or investment to prevent further loss or devaluation.