contested ruling
[KON-test-id ROO-ling]
nounpl: contested rulings
decisão contestada
1. A judicial or administrative decision that is challenged, disputed, or appealed by one or more parties involved in the case
The contested ruling by the appellate court prompted the defendant to file for a review.
A decisão contestada pelo tribunal de apelação levou o réu a solicitar uma revisão.
2. A judgment or order whose validity, correctness, or authority is questioned or disputed
The contested ruling sparked debate among legal experts about the interpretation of the statute.
A decisão contestada gerou debate entre especialistas jurídicos sobre a interpretação da lei.
This term is fundamental in both Brazilian and American legal systems, reflecting the right to appeal and challenge judicial decisions. In Brazil, such rulings are common in the multi-tiered court system (primeira instância, tribunal de apelação, STJ, STF). The concept reflects the democratic principle of judicial review and due process.
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