per curiam definition
per curiam refers to an opinion entered by a court. In most cases, it is used to indicate that the opinion entered is a brief announcement of the court’s decision and is not accompanied by a written opinion.
per curiam means “by the Court.” Opinions issued per curiam are handed down by the Court as a whole.
per curiam means the decision was issued in the name of the entire court, rather than only the judges assigned to the panel. See Per Curiam, BLACK’S LAW DICTIONARY (9th ed. 2009).