The Term Amicus Curiae Friend of the Court) Brief Refers

The term amicus curiae friend of the court) brief refers to

A) a legal argument supporting a desired outcome of a case, filed by an interested third party not directly involved in the case.
B) a request that the Supreme Court order a lower court to send up the records of a case.
C) a Supreme Court order barring further testimony during oral arguments.
D) the belief that the Supreme Court should actively practice judicial review.
E) a legal argument made regarding a hypothetical or purely academic question.