Bankruptcy court - The bankruptcy judges in regular active service in each district; a unit of the district court.⏎
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."⏎
Admissible - A term used to describe evidence that may be considered by a jury or judge in civil and criminal cases.⏎
Brief - A written statement submitted in a trial or appellate proceeding that explains one side's legal and factual arguments.⏎
Caseload - The number of cases handled by a judge or a court.⏎