Appellant
Any party who appeals a decision.
Civil Litigation
Application
A formal request to the court or tribunal.
Arbitration
A method of deciding a claim without going to court. Arbitration is commonly used in building and other commercial disputes. It is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The outcome is legally binding on the parties.
Attachment of earnings
An order for deductions to be made from the earnings of a judgment debtor to pay money owing under the judgment.
Authorities
Case law that has decided a particular legal principle. Legal principles are developed by cases which raise issues on new points of law not previously decided. Case law (the “common law”) is a feature of English law and other legal systems based on English law.