Submitted on Briefs: A Guide to Legal Terminology

What does submitted on briefs mean? After both sides have filed all their briefs and had oral argument (or the date for oral argument passes, if everyone waives oral argument), the case is “”submitted.”” If there is no oral argument, the case is submitted at the same time as if it oral argument had taken … Read more

What Does it Mean to be Legally Bonded?

What does it mean to be legally bonded? A legal bond is a written agreement where a person decides to perform a specific act, such as fulfilling a contract’s obligations or appearing in court. If they don’t perform this act, they will have to pay the other party in the contract a certain sum of … Read more