Dictionary

instant case

the case now before the court In the instant case, the question is whether the defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff.

Phrase Bank

  • It is important to distinguish the instant case from previous cases.
  • This question is relevant to the instant case.
  • The issue in the instant case is whether or not dangerous dogs should be banned (=not allowed).

Additional Notes

  • The phrases case at bar and case at bench are synonymous with instant case. These are all legalisms which can be replaced by the simpler this case.