memorandum opinion

A unanimous appellate opinion that succinctly states the decision of the court; an opinion that briefly reports the court’s conclusion, usu. without elaboration because the decision follows a well-established legal principle or does not relate to any point of law.

— Also termed memorandum decision; memorandum disposition; (slang) memdispo. [Cases: Courts 103, 107. C.J.S. Courts §§ 165, 170, 173–176; Criminal Law § 1665.]

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双语律师Stephanie，毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各类与上诉案件相关的法律文件。