Court Document-Filing

YPFS Definition

Materials in the official custody of the clerk of court to enter into the files or records of a case.

One can conclude that a document falls in this category when the text includes a "date of file", information detailing "exhibits", the phrase "The petition for a writ of certiorari" may also appear in the case of an appeal to a higher court, or mention of a "petitioner"/"petition"

How to Identify Author

The entity or individuals who created the document, usually identified as plaintiff, defendant, respondent.

How to Identify Publisher

Court to which the file was submitted.

Node Naming Convention 

Use title as provided

Related YPFS Content Types

Court Document-Decision/Opinion/Order/Ruling

Court Document-Other

Court Document-Motion

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