adversary proceeding
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Case Law, Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Definitions from Case Law
From 265 U.S. 274 - United States & Interstate Commerce Commission v. Abilene & Southern Railway Co. · 1924Most cited · 150 citing opinions
Every proceeding is adversary, in substance, if it may result in an order in favor of one carrier as against another.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
One having opposing parties; contested, as distinguished from an ex parte application; one of which the party seeking relief has given legal warning to the other party, and afforded the latter an opportunity to contest it.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
One having opposing parties; contested, as disgiven legal warning to the other party, and afforded the latter an opportunity to contest it.