Allocatur
Encyclopedia
Allocatur in law
, refers to the allowance of a writ
or other pleading
. It may also designate a certificate given by a taxing master, at the termination of an action, for the allowance of costs.
court
s, the term is still commonly used to denote permission for an appeal
to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, even though the procedure for obtaining discretionary review in the court is presently called a petition for allowance of appeal. See Pennsylvania Rule of Appellate Procedure 1112. In most other American courts, the term certiorari
is used.
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
, refers to the allowance of a writ
Writ
In common law, a writ is a formal written order issued by a body with administrative or judicial jurisdiction; in modern usage, this body is generally a court...
or other pleading
Pleading
In law as practiced in countries that follow the English models, a pleading is a formal written statement filed with a court by parties in a civil action, other than a motion...
. It may also designate a certificate given by a taxing master, at the termination of an action, for the allowance of costs.
Pennsylvania
In PennsylvaniaPennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
court
Court
A court is a form of tribunal, often a governmental institution, with the authority to adjudicate legal disputes between parties and carry out the administration of justice in civil, criminal, and administrative matters in accordance with the rule of law...
s, the term is still commonly used to denote permission for an appeal
Appeal
An appeal is a petition for review of a case that has been decided by a court of law. The petition is made to a higher court for the purpose of overturning the lower court's decision....
to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, even though the procedure for obtaining discretionary review in the court is presently called a petition for allowance of appeal. See Pennsylvania Rule of Appellate Procedure 1112. In most other American courts, the term certiorari
Certiorari
Certiorari is a type of writ seeking judicial review, recognized in U.S., Roman, English, Philippine, and other law. Certiorari is the present passive infinitive of the Latin certiorare...
is used.