Pet'r
Law & Legal abbreviation · Litigation
| Stands for | Petitioner |
|---|---|
| Categories | Law & Legal |
Pet'r stands for Petitioner, a litigation abbreviation.
Bluebook abbreviation for "petitioner", the party who files a petition, such as a petition for certiorari, habeas corpus or judicial review of an agency decision. Briefs cite that party's documents as "Pet'r's Br. 10".
Example: As Pet'r's Br. 10 acknowledges, the agency never addressed the alternative design.
Usage notes
In the US Supreme Court, the party seeking review is the petitioner and the opposing party the respondent, regardless of who was plaintiff below. Supreme Court case names list the petitioner first, which is why the order of names can flip from the lower court's caption.
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This entry is for general education and is not legal advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.