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memorandum disposition

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A quick definition of memorandum disposition:

A memorandum disposition is a short written statement by a court explaining its decision in a case. It usually includes the facts, points of law, and reasoning behind the decision. It is also called a memorandum opinion. It is different from a judgment, which is the final decision in a case. Sometimes, a court may issue an advisory opinion, which is a nonbinding statement of its interpretation of the law on a matter submitted for that purpose.

A more thorough explanation:

A memorandum disposition is a type of court opinion that succinctly states the decision of the court. It is usually a unanimous appellate opinion that briefly reports the court's conclusion, without elaboration because the decision follows a well-established legal principle or does not relate to any point of law. It is also known as a memorandum decision or memorandum opinion.

For example, if a court is presented with a case that has already been decided in a previous case, the court may issue a memorandum disposition stating that the decision in the previous case applies to the current case. This type of opinion is used when the court does not need to provide a detailed explanation of its decision.

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