Martin Riordan (asker) Jul 20, 2014:

Thanks to all for the illuminating comments.

Mario Freitas Jul 13, 2014:

Thanks for clarifying, Verlow, So, we vote for Potter.

VERLOW WOGLO JR Jul 13, 2014:

Valid, has merit. Merit is a term subject to various meanings, but in the legal context, merit refers to a claim which has a valid basis, setting forth sufficient facts from which the court could find a valid claim of deprivation of a legal right. Meritorious claims usually cite legal authorities, such as statutory laws or case law, to support their arguments. However, merit is a subjective term that takes various factors into account on a case-by-case basis. For example, a pro se defendant seeking post-conviction relief is often expected to construct legal arguments, cite legal authority, or draft her petition as artfully as a lawyer would. If the evidence defeats the claim, the claim is "meritless."

Mario Freitas Jul 13, 2014:

Procedente means the evidence submitted is valid. So Nick and Edgar are both correct. But I think there may be a standard legal term for that. Substantiated, substained, upheld are also acceptable.

Nick Taylor Jul 13, 2014:

VALID/INVALID We think the district court correctly decided the Demand is valid.
The Association argues that the Demand is invalid because it does not set out the nature of the alleged conduct constituting an act or omission violative of antitrust law.

Mario Freitas Jul 13, 2014:

Improcedente is "groundless", "deemed groundless". So procedente could be "deemed grounded". I'm not sure, though.