Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A case is a legal proceeding or action, either civil or criminal, that is being considered by a court. It can be an active case that is still pending or an inactive case that is not proceeding towards resolution. A case reserved is a written statement of the facts proved at trial and drawn up and stipulated to by the parties, so that certain legal issues can be decided by an appellate court. A test case is a lawsuit brought to establish an important legal principle or right. It can also refer to an individual suspect or convict in relation to any aspect of the criminal-justice system.
Definition: A written statement of the facts proved at trial and drawn up and stipulated to by the parties, so that certain legal issues can be decided by an appellate court.
Example: In a case where two parties are disputing over a contract, they may agree to a case made, which is a written statement of the facts that both parties agree on. This statement is then submitted to an appellate court to decide on certain legal issues.
This example illustrates how a case made is used to simplify the legal process by allowing parties to agree on certain facts and submit them to a higher court for a decision.