contested matter
[/kənˈtɛstɪd ˈmætər/]
nounpl: contested matters
questão contestada
1. A legal or factual issue that is disputed or challenged by one or more parties in a case or proceeding
The ownership of the property became a contested matter in the divorce proceedings.
A propriedade do imóvel tornou-se uma questão contestada nos procedimentos de divórcio.
2. In bankruptcy proceedings, a matter that requires a hearing or ruling by a judge because parties disagree on its resolution
The trustee filed a motion to determine whether the debt was a contested matter.
O administrador da insolvência apresentou uma moção para determinar se a dívida era uma questão contestada.
3. Any disputed point, claim, or allegation in legal proceedings that requires adjudication
Both sides submitted evidence regarding the contested matter of liability.
Ambos os lados apresentaram evidências sobre a questão contestada da responsabilidade.
This term is predominantly used in formal legal contexts in both the United States and Brazil. In the U.S. legal system, 'contested matter' is particularly important in bankruptcy law, where it determines whether a simpler proceeding (uncontested) or a more formal hearing (contested) is required. In Brazil, similar concepts are used in civil litigation under the 'Código de Processo Civil,' though the terminology may vary. Understanding whether a matter is contested or uncontested significantly affects litigation strategy, costs, and timeline.
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