Sua sponte - Latin, meaning "of its own will." Often refers to a court taking an action in a case without being asked to do so by either side.⏎
Writ - A written court order directing a person to take, or refrain from taking, a certain act.⏎
Typing service - A business not authorized to practice law that prepares bankruptcy petitions.⏎
Toll - See statute of limitations.⏎
Venue - The geographic area in which a court has jurisdiction. A change of venue is a change or transfer of a case from one judicial district to another.⏎