CFR > Title 47 > Chapter I > Subchapter A > Part 1 > Subpart B > Interlocutory Actions in Hearing Proceedings
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| § 1.291 | General provisions |
| § 1.294 | Oppositions and replies |
| § 1.296 | Service |
| § 1.297 | Oral argument |
| § 1.298 | Rulings; time for action |
Terms Used In CFR > Title 47 > Chapter I > Subchapter A > Part 1 > Subpart B > Interlocutory Actions in Hearing Proceedings
- 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.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
- Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.