cause-list

The judge reviews the cause-list before the court session begins.

Definition

1. Noun (Legal):
   • A "cause-list" is a formal list of legal cases scheduled to be heard in a court on a particular day or session. It organizes cases by priority, time, or category for judicial proceedings.

Usage Examples

• (A schedule of cases to be tried.)
• (A list of cases assigned for legal argument.)

Advanced Usage

• "to appear on the cause-list": for a case to be formally scheduled for a court hearing.

  • The divorce case appeared on the cause-list for next Monday. (The case was officially added to the court's schedule.)

• "to strike from the cause-list": to remove a case from the schedule, often due to settlement or procedural issues.

  • The judge struck the case from the cause-list after the parties reached an agreement. (The case was removed from the court's docket.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cause (n): a legal case or lawsuit.

  • The lawyer argued the cause before the judge. (The legal case presented in court.)

• List (n): a series of items written or printed together.

  • The court maintains a list of all pending cases. (A written record of cases.)

Synonyms

• Docket: an official schedule or list of cases to be tried in a court.
• Court calendar: a chronological listing of court events and hearings.
• Trial list: a specific list of cases set for trial.

Related Idioms

• Cause list day: a day when the court publishes or updates the schedule of cases.

  • On cause list day, attorneys gather to see when their cases will be heard. (A designated time for scheduling.)

• To be on the cause list: for a case to be actively scheduled for a hearing.

  • The property dispute is on the cause list for this month. (The case is officially listed for court proceedings.)