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Simple English definitions for legal terms
going out
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A quick definition of going out:
Term: Going out
Definition: Going out means leaving a place to do something fun or entertaining. In the legal process, it means going to trial. This is when lawyers and parties involved in a case get ready to present their arguments in front of a judge. For example, a clerk might tell lawyers waiting for their trial to start, "Your case is going out today at 10 a.m. in Department 9."
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Going out usually means leaving a place, especially to do something for entertainment. During the legal process, going out is slang that means going to trial. It is often used to inform the lawyers or parties concerned to get ready for a court hearing or trial. For example, a clerk might tell assembled lawyers who are expecting to go to trial that day, "Your case is going out today at 10 a.m. in Department 9."
Example: Sarah and her friends are going out to see a movie tonight.
Explanation: In this example, "going out" means leaving their current location to do something for entertainment, which is watching a movie.
Example: The lawyer received a notice that their case is going out next week.
Explanation: In this example, "going out" means that the case is going to trial, and the lawyer needs to prepare for the court hearing.