In many cases, a third party to a court case will file which of the following to support a particular outcome?

A) An amicus curiae brief
B) A precedent
C) A question of standing
D) A litigation brief
E) A writ of certiorari

Amicus Curiae Brief

A document submitted to a court by someone not directly involved in the case under consideration, offering information, expertise, or insight that has a bearing on the issues.

Litigation Brief

A document that presents arguments, facts, and evidence to support a party's position in a legal case.

Writ of Certiorari

A legal order issued by a higher court to a lower court to send up records of a case for review, often used by the Supreme Court to select specific cases for examination.