Amicus curiae is Latin for “friend of the court”. The term describes an individual or group, not party to an action, engaged by the court to submit a brief (called “amicus brief”) with the aim to influence the court’s decision.
Amicus curiae is Latin for “friend of the court”. The term describes an individual or group, not party to an action, engaged by the court to submit a brief (called “amicus brief”) with the aim to influence the court’s decision.