Legal Question in Constitutional Law in California

Legal implications of signing an amicus curiae brief

I am a member of an organization that has been asked to sign an amicus curiae brief in favor of the plaintiff in a censorship case. I would like to know about the legal implications of our group signing the brief. Could members of our organization be required to testify on behalf of the plaintiff? If the court finds in favor of the defendant, will my group be adversely affected in any way?


Asked on 10/04/01, 12:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: Legal implications of signing an amicus curiae brief

Amicus briefs are common in the appellate courts. They do not require you to testify and are designed to lend support to one side or another. If the party you're supporting wins you incur no liability, just as you wouldn't occur any if they lost.

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Answered on 11/21/01, 5:53 pm


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