Mandate
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003135
A judicial command or order issued by a higher court to a lower court after an appeal, directing the lower court to take specific action. It signifies the official notice of the appellate court's decision and instructs the trial court on how to proceed. The lower court must comply with the mandate's instructions.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-003135 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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