Which statement is true regarding In Re in case titles?

• A. That there were no adversary parties
• B. The case concerns the state
• C. The decision is on appeal
• D. The case involves a reexamination

Answer: (A)

In re means “in the matter of,” and it signals a proceeding focused on a person, thing, or issue rather than a typical dispute between two opposing parties. Because the caption centers on the matter itself rather than a bilateral controversy, these cases often involve a petition, request, or procedural action with no adversarial party name attached. That’s why saying there were no adversary parties fits best. The other statements aren’t inherent to the label: the state being involved would show up in the parties, an appeal would usually be indicated by the form of the caption or the context, and a reexamination would specifically use that term in the title or caption.