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A court '''citation''' is a [[writ]] or order issued by a court commanding the person named therein to appear at the time and place named. | A court '''citation''' is a [[writ]] or order issued by a court commanding the person named therein to appear at the time and place named. | ||
[[Category:Legal Terms]] | [[Category:Legal Terms]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:44, May 28, 2008
Citation is the written reference to legal authorities, precedents, reported cases, etc., in briefs or other legal documents.
A court citation is a writ or order issued by a court commanding the person named therein to appear at the time and place named.