Opp'n
Law & Legal abbreviation · Litigation
| Stands for | Opposition |
|---|---|
| Categories | Law & Legal |
Opp'n stands for Opposition, a litigation abbreviation.
Citation abbreviation for a brief opposing a motion, as in "Pl.'s Opp'n at 7", meaning page 7 of the plaintiff's opposition. It is one of the standard court-document abbreviations listed in the Bluebook's Bluepages.
Example: Defendant's reply notes that plaintiff's Opp'n at 7 concedes the contract was never signed.
Usage notes
The usual sequence of motion papers is the motion and supporting memorandum, the opposition and the reply; some courts allow a sur-reply only with leave. Local rules set the deadline and page limit for each. Related Bluepages forms include Mot. (motion) and Mem. (memorandum).
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This entry is for general education and is not legal advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.