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It is a "friend of the court" brief. In important cases (typically in the US Supreme Court, but sometimes in other courts), organizations that are not involved in the dispute sometimes file briefs, inserting an argument for why the court should rule one way or the other.

For example, in a case like Brown v. Board, where an individual is suing the school system asking that the schools be racially integrated, the court must determine whether or not it is legal for the system to segregate schools. Organizations such as NAACP would file amicus briefs, arguing that segregating is illegal.

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What is an amicus?

An amicus is a person in law who is not party to a case but who submits a brief and/or presents an oral argument in that case.


What is a brief submitted by a friend of the court known as?

amicus curie


In a court case an organization that wants to inform the court can write a brief?

The brief would be called amicus curiae.


In a court case an organization that wants to inform the court can write a brief called?

The brief would be called amicus curiae.


Amicus curiae in a sentence?

"An amicus curiae is someone who is not a party to a case but offers expertise or information to assist the court in making a decision."


A brief submitted by an interested group or person who shares relevant information about a case to help the Court reach a decision is known as a?

amicus curiae brief


In a court case is a way for interest groups to share information and educate the court about a particular issue?

They may file an Amicus Curiae brief with the court. The Latin phrase means friend of the court.


How can you put up an application related to an ongoing case in supreme court?

You don't. You can file an amicus brief, but that doesn't involve you in the case.


How do outside groups become involved in a legal case?

By filing an Amicus Curiae brief. Amicus curiae is a Latin term meaning "friend of the court". A person or an organization which is not a party to the case but has an interest in an issue before the court may file a brief or participate in the argument as a friend of the court. An amicus curiae asks for permission to intervene in a case usually to present their point of view in a case which has the potential of setting a legal precedent in their area of activity, often in civil rights cases. Usually the court must give permission for the brief to be filed and arguments may only be made with the agreement of the party the amicus curiae is supporting, and that argument comes out of the time allowed for that party's presentation to the court.The term may also refer to an outsider who may inform the court on a matter a judge is doubtful or mistaken in a matter of law. An amicus curiae application by a non-relative may be made to the court in favor of an infant or incompetent person. The court may give the arguments in the amicus curiae brief as much or as little weight as it chooses.


What would a non litigant group or individual that wants to attempt to influence the court in a particular case file?

A non-litigant group or individual can typically file an amicus curiae ("friend of the court") brief to provide additional insights or perspectives on the case to help inform the court's decision-making process. This brief allows them to present their arguments or relevant information for consideration by the court, even though they are not a party to the case.


A brief filed by a third party who is not directly involved in the litigation but who has an interest in the outcome of a case is called?

An amicus curiae brief. It provides insights or expertise on the legal issues involved in the case from a perspective that may not be represented by the parties directly involved.


When was Amicus created?

Amicus was created in 2001.