Amicus Curiae
Amicus Curiae
Amicus Curiae, in law, a party (usually an attorney) who is allowed to advise the court in a legal case as a neutral person, not representing either side. Amicus curiae is a Latin phrase meaning ‘friend of the court.’ (1)
Concept of Amicus Curiae
Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law.
Description of Amicus Curiae
Amicus Curiae
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- Judiciary
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- Sup.Ct.Rule 37
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Definition of Amicus Curiae
In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Amicus Curiae : (Latin: friend of the court)
Counsel who assists the court by putting arguments in support of an interest that might not be adequately represented by the parties to the proceedings (such as the public interest) or by arguing on behalf of a party who is otherwise unrepresented. In modern practice, when a court requires the assistance of an amicus curiae it is customary to invite the *Attorney General to attend, either in person or by counsel instructed on his behalf, to represent the public interest, but counsel have been permitted to act as amicus curiae on behalf of professional bodies (e.g. the Law Society).
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