Reserved
A judgment is said to be “reserved” if it is not given at the end of a hearing but will instead be made available on another day.
Civil Litigation
Respondent
Party on the receiving end of an application or appeal.
Return date
Date set by the court for a full hearing of an application.
Rights of audience
The right to speak at a court hearing. Most solicitors are unable to be advocates at the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Cambridge Legal Practice Ltd has higher rights of audience in civil claims.
Schedule of loss
During the preparation of a case, the claimant is often ordered to prepare a schedule breaking down the value of the claim to show what is being claimed. Drafting schedules of loss, which are also known as schedules of remedies and loss, well requires legal knowledge of the sorts of compensation available. There is a […]
Search order
An order allowing premises to be searched for specific types of evidence.
Security for costs
Payment into court of a sum of money by the claimant that provides the defendant with security if the claimant loses.
Serving documents
Delivering or sending documents to the other party.
Set aside (an order)
Cancel so that to all intents and purposes it was never made.
Skeleton argument or skeleton
A written outline summary of the key arguments to be used in court supported by references to statutes and case law. Advocates are expected to provide these for any appeals. They can also be used to assist courts as a form of written submission and for highlighting the central arguments.