http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=amicus+brief&gwp=13
"friend of the court
An individual or group interested in influencing the outcome of a lawsuit but not an actual party to the suit. The statement presented to the court is an amicus curiae brief; amicus curiae is Latin for “friend of the court.” "
Ok, what is a friend of the court? I'm sorry, but legalize makes my eyes gaze over and roll back into my head.
What does this mean?