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Remand

usgb/rɪˈmænd/Volume
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Lower Court ReviewPlay
Used when higher courts send a case back to the first court for reconsideration. SlideThe Supreme Court remanded the case to the appeals court.
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Not A Final DecisionPlay
Indicates a temporary state, as the final decision is still pending from a lower court. SlideAfter being remanded, the case is far from over.
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Possible AmendmentsPlay
Implies that the case may be changed or amended on second review. SlideNew evidence might come up after the case is remanded.