amicus curiae

amicus curiae
Friend of the court. One who gives information to the court on some matter of law in respect to which the court is doubtful, the term implying the friendly intervention of counsel to call the court's attention to a legal matter which has escaped or might escape the court's consideration. 4 Am J2d Am Cur § 1. One who interposes in a judicial proceeding to assist the court by giving information, or otherwise, or who conducts an investigation or other proceeding on request of appointment therefore by the court. Re Ohlhauser's Estate, 78 SD 319, 101 NW2d 827.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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