Important Legal Definitions
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Speaking Order
Jurisdictional & Appellate Practice Terms
Definition
An order or judgment that contains clear, logical, and intelligible reasons for the conclusion reached, enabling the litigants and appellate courts to understand the judicial basis of the decision.
Example
An administrative tribunal dismisses a government employee’s suspension challenge with the single word "Rejected." The High Court sets aside the order, directing the tribunal to pass a reasoned, speaking order.