A court ruling is an official determination made by a judge that resolves a legal dispute and sets a precedent for future cases. These decisions can alter or clarify existing laws, but they also impact how constitutional amendments and state regulations are interpreted. For example, landmark rulings related to the Second Amendment and selective incorporation illustrate a shift in American society’s views about gun ownership, demonstrating how legal frameworks adapt to changing cultural norms regarding personal freedoms and safety.
court calendar
The list of hearings and other events comprising the daily or weekly work of a court; the schedule for the orderly handling of cases, and the assignments of time and place to each hearing or other item of business in a given court term.
court of appeals
A division of a superior court that hears appeals of a decision or judgment of a lower trial-level court, and may also decide appeals from a superior court.
supplemental petition
A petition filed by one party to a case seeking to change, enforce or review an order of the court entered in disposition of an original petition.
court of reversal
A superior court that reviews appeals of a decision or judgment from a district court, court of appeals, or appellate division.
court of appeals rehearing division
A unit in a higher court that examines appeals from a lower court for corroboration, vindication or decision.
case number
An identifier assigned to a proceeding; it may be used as an identifier for the filing of documents in a particular lawsuit, and as an identifier for a decision rendered on a motion, application for writ, or opinion of the court.