CFR > Title 5 > Chapter II > Subchapter A > Part 1201 > Subpart B > Ex Parte Communications
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§ 1201.101 | Explanation and definitions |
§ 1201.102 | Prohibition on ex parte communications |
§ 1201.103 | Placing communications in the record; sanctions |
Terms Used In CFR > Title 5 > Chapter II > Subchapter A > Part 1201 > Subpart B > Ex Parte Communications
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Grade: means a class or rank of quality. See 7 CFR 51.2
- Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.