Waiver (Of an Argument)

When a party gives up their right to make certain arguments because of an action they have taken. For example, a party waives their right to object to a court’s personal jurisdiction over them if they file a petition with the court or if they file a response without specially appearing. A party waives their right to be served if they file a response to the petition. A party also waives their ability to raise an argument on appeal if they do not raise it in the trial court.