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A person who has a strong interest in a matter that is the subject of a lawsuit in which he or she is not a party. A friend of the court may be given permission by the court to file a written statement of his or her views on the subject, ostensibly to bolster the case of one party but even more to persuade the court to adopt the party's views. The Latin translation, Amicus Curiae, is used most often for a friend of the court; the written argument that he or she files may be called an amicus curiae brief. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Santa Clarita City Council filed a friend of the court brief in the case, urging the nine justices to overturn the appeals court ruling. Jon Davidson of Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, who filed a friend of the court brief on Rene's behalf, said the case could have widespread implications. If they are not permitted to become a party to the case, they will request to file a friend of the court brief, Breen said. |
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