A matter which is pending before the Court is called sub judice. Parties to such a matter should not do anything that would affect the outcome of the case.
According to Black’s Law dictionary, “damages awarded in addition to actual damages when the defendant acted with recklessness, malice, or deceit, specific damages assessed by way of penalizing the wrongdoer or making an example to others.
Amicus curia is a Latin word which suggests “friend of the court”.
For a title to be valid, that title should be freed from defects.