What Are Some of the Theoretical and Actual Purposes of Discovery

question 20

Essay

What are some of the theoretical and actual purposes of discovery?

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Definitions:

Reverses

To overturn or annul a decision or process.

Plurality Opinion

A judicial opinion that represents the reasoning of the largest number of judges, but less than a majority.

Remand Proceedings

The process by which a higher court sends a case back to a lower court for further action in accordance with the higher court's directive.

Case Brief

A summarized document that outlines the facts, issues, ruling, and reasoning of a particular judicial decision or court case.