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  Matter vs case

  Posted by Melissa on October 26, 2023 at 10:26 am

  Hi,

  can someone tell why in court it is better to use the word matter instead of case? What is the difference?

  Thank you!

  Cheers, Melissa

  Melissa replied 1 year, 7 months ago 3 Members · 3 Replies
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  morag-janet-of-the-hill-family

  Member

  October 26, 2023 at 12:08 pm

  Maybe (just a suggestion) if you use the word ‘case’ you are agreeing you have something to answer to, but when using the word ‘matter’ you are just dealing with an issue that has been brought to your attention that needs further investigation?

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  Kari

  Member

  October 26, 2023 at 1:56 pm

  interesting ,matter is detail with in a case. how i understand it , a case is “jones vs smith” , matter is ,” jones’ car crashed into smiths house, because he left the hand brake off”.

  here are my references,

  NZ law dictionary , matter is something that is being done, talked about or thought about

  blacks law 5th_- page 195 CASE – a general term for an action , cause, suit, or controversy

  blacks law 5th page 882 Matter – substantial facts forming basis of claim defense

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  Melissa

  Member

  October 27, 2023 at 1:11 pm

  Thank you both! That was also my understanding. I just wanted to check what other people thought.

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