The document filed by an outside party with an interest in the litigation is a(n) _____________________.

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An amicus curiae, also known as a "friend of the court," is a legal brief filed by an outside party with an interest in the litigation, but who is not a party to the case. The brief is intended to provide the court with additional information or arguments that may be useful in arriving at a just and fair decision. A writ of certiorari is a request for a higher court to review a lower court's decision. Jurisprudence refers to the study or theory of law. Dicta refers to statements in a court opinion that are not necessary to the decision of the case. Stare decisis is the principle that courts should follow the precedents set by previous court decisions.

The Document Filed by an Outside Party with an Interest