Case Definition and Legal Meaning

On this page, you'll find the legal definition and meaning of Case, written in plain English, along with examples of how it is used.

What is Case?

(n) Case is the definite issue, subject covered under a self sufficient boundary which can be dealt separately and independently for a decision, trial, opinion, handling etc. Eg. Legal case containing the dispute between two parties to be settled. Case of evidence, case for protest, brief case.