When a Petition for Certiorari Is Filed to the Supreme

question 88

Multiple Choice

When a petition for certiorari is filed to the Supreme Court, the party initiating the petition is the petitioner and the other party is known as the _____.

• A) plaintiff
• B) respondent
• C) appellant
• D) tortfeasor
• E) defendant

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Definitions:

Easement Appurtenant

A right attached to a specific piece of land (the dominant estate) that allows the landowner to use the neighboring land (the servient estate) for a particular purpose.

Non-Possessory Easement

A right granted to use another’s property for a specific purpose without owning it.

Sublease

An arrangement where the original tenant leases part or all of the leased premises to another tenant, while still retaining some responsibilities under the original lease.

Commercial Tenants

Businesses or individuals that lease or rent commercial property or space from a landlord for business purposes.