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adversary proceeding — n. A hearing or trial with opposing parties, one seeking relief from the other, and that ends with one party receiving a favorable outcome at the expense of the other. See also case The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of… … Law dictionary
adversary — ad·ver·sary 1 / ad vər ˌser ē/ n: one that contends with or opposes another; esp: any of the opposing parties in a legal action adversary 2 adj: of, relating to, or involving opposing parties or interests; specif: of, relating to, or involving a… … Law dictionary
adversary system — n. A method of adjudication in which active and unhindered parties, usually through their lawyers, contest with each other and present support in favor of their respective positions, usually through the examination and cross examination of… … Law dictionary
Legal ethics — refers to an ethical code governing the conduct of people engaged in the practice of law. In the United States, the American Bar Association has promulgated [http://www.abanet.org/cpr/mrpc/mrpc toc.html model rules] that have been influential in… … Wikipedia
adversary procedure — In Anglo American law, the principal method of offering evidence in court. It requires the opposing sides to present pertinent information and to introduce and cross examine witnesses before a jury and/or a judge. Each side must conduct its own… … Universalium
Adversary proceeding in bankruptcy (USA) — An Adversary proceeding in bankruptcy, is a lawsuit in the American legal system filed by a party called a plaintiff against a party called a defendant . ProcedureAdversary proceedings are governed by certain court rules found in Part VII of the… … Wikipedia
adversary — adversariness, n. /ad veuhr ser ee/, n., pl. adversaries, adj. n. 1. a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe. 2. a person, group, etc., that is an opponent in a contest; contestant. 3. the Adversary, the devil;… … Universalium
Legal professional privilege (England & Wales) — In England and Wales, the principle of legal professional privilege has long been recognised by the common law. It is seen as a fundamental principle of justice, and grants a protection from disclosing evidence. It is a right that attaches to the … Wikipedia
adversary — ad•ver•sar•y [[t]ˈæd vərˌsɛr i[/t]] n. pl. sar•ies, adj. 1) a person, group, etc., that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy 2) an opponent in a contest; contestant 3) cvb of or pertaining to an adversary 4) cvb involving adversaries, as plaintiff … From formal English to slang
adversary proceeding — One having opposing parties; contested, as distinguished from an ex parte hearing or proceeding. One of which the party seeking relief has given legal notice to the other party, and afforded the latter an opportunity to contest it. See also case… … Black's law dictionary
