Brief - A written statement submitted in a trial or appellate proceeding that explains one side's legal and factual arguments.⏎
Bankruptcy petition - A formal request for the protection of the federal bankruptcy laws. (There is an official form for bankruptcy petitions.)⏎
Appeal - A request made after a trial by a party that has lost on one or more issues that a higher court review the decision to determine if it was correct. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the "appellant;" the other party is the "appellee."⏎
Assume - An agreement to continue performing duties under a contract or lease.⏎
Case file - A complete collection of every document filed in court in a case.⏎