Difference between revisions of "Nostra sponte"
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| − | The term '''nostra sponte''' refers to a panel of [[judge]]s acting on its own [[motion]], rather than upon a motion or argument by the [[Party|parties]]. It is the plural form of the more familiar term ''[[sua sponte]]'', which is [[Latin]] for ''of its own will''. | + | The term '''''nostra sponte''''' refers to a panel of [[judge]]s acting on its own [[motion]], rather than upon a motion or argument by the [[Party|parties]]. It is the plural form of the more familiar term ''[[sua sponte]]'', which is [[Latin]] for ''of its own will''. |
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Revision as of 20:20, March 11, 2009
The term nostra sponte refers to a panel of judges acting on its own motion, rather than upon a motion or argument by the parties. It is the plural form of the more familiar term sua sponte, which is Latin for of its own will.