Writ of certiorari
- The order that a higher court issues to a lower court to send records of a case so that the higher court can review the decision. Often used in reference to the U.S. Supreme Court, indicating it has decided to hear an appeal.
- The U.S. Supreme Court issued a writ of certiorari, ordering the lower court to send the records of the case so that the Justices could review the controversial decision.
- By granting the petition for a writ of certiorari, the higher court gave hope to the losing party in the trial court that the outcome might be reversed
- The higher court carefully weighed whether to exercise its discretion in issuing a writ of certiorari, making sure that the decision warranted its review.
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