This Court

[Anonymous]

When you say this Court, does that mean the entire court like the Ninth Circuit or Judge X's courtroom?

[Anonymous]

It can mean either, depending on the context in which you're using it. If you're appearing in the 9th Circuit, "this Court" means that entire court. If you're appearing before a single judge, say in district court, it could mean either that particular judge or the disctrict court on which that judge sits.

[Anonymous]

Court with a capital "C" typically refers to the Supreme Court of the United States so if the phrase is "this Court," look for it to mean SCOTUS. Agree that "this court" means the whole court -- every judge, every courtroom, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Court with a capital "C" typically refers to the Supreme Court of the United States so if the phrase is "this Court," look for it to mean SCOTUS. Agree that "this court" means the whole court -- every judge, every courtroom, etc.

you use the capital when you are referring to the court you are addressing as a show of respect. it doesn't only mean the Sup. Ct.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Court with a capital "C" typically refers to the Supreme Court of the United States so if the phrase is "this Court," look for it to mean SCOTUS. Agree that "this court" means the whole court -- every judge, every courtroom, etc.

you use the capital when you are referring to the court you are addressing as a show of respect. it doesn't only mean the Sup. Ct.

Agreed. And it does mean the entire court - e.g., the 9th Cir. or the DC Superior Ct. or whatever court you're in.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks!