CFR > Title 20 > Chapter V > Part 655 > Subpart F > Public Access
Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
§ 655.550 | Public access |
Terms Used In CFR > Title 20 > Chapter V > Part 655 > Subpart F > Public Access
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.