Legal Definitions - supplemental

Supplemental means adding something extra to complete a document or process. For example, a supplemental complaint or claim adds new information to an existing legal case.

• A supplemental pleading is filed when new issues or causes of action arise after the original petition has been filed.
• Supplemental jurisdiction allows a federal court to hear a non-federal claim that is related to the original case being heard.

These examples show how the term "supplemental" is used in a legal context to add new information or expand the scope of a case. It is important to file supplemental documents in a timely manner to ensure that all relevant information is considered by the court.