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Subject : law
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1. Representation of some fact or circumstance which is not true and is calculated to mislead - whereby a person obtains another's money or goods.






2. A party is said to rest or rest its case when it has presented all the evidence it intends to offer.






3. An agreement by attorneys on both sides of a civil or criminal case about some aspect of the case; e.g. - to extend the time to answer - to adjourn the trial date - or to admit certain facts at the trial.






4. To disagree. An appellate court opinion setting forth the minority view and outlining the disagreement of one or more judges with the decision of the majority.






5. A case summary or commentary on the law cases - statutes - and rules illustrating its interpretation.






6. To unite - to combine - to enter into an alliance.






7. Grant by the court which assures someone will not face prosecution in return for providing evidence in a criminal proceeding.






8. Circumstances which render a crime less aggravated - heinous - or reprehensible than it would otherwise be.






9. Trial in which a jury decides issues of fact as opposed to trial only before a judge.






10. To give a gift to someone through a will.






11. A case brought by the government against a person accused of committing a crime.






12. In practice - a notice in writing requiring the opposite party to produce a certain described paper or document at the trial - or in the course of pre-trial discovery.






13. The delivery of a legal document - such as a complaint - summons - or subpoena - notifying a person of a lawsuit or other legal action taken against him or her. Service - which constitutes formal legal notice - must be made by an officially authorize






14. A coming into court as party or interested person or as a lawyer on behalf of party or interested person.






15. Law enacted by the legislative branch of government - as distinguished from case law or common law .






16. A court in which the proceedings are recorded - transcribed - and maintained as permanent records.






17. Act ofconsequences of a criminal act - accusation - or conviction. It may take the form of commutation or pardon.






18. Against - or not authorized by law; unlawful.






19. Recommendation for a sentence less than the maximum allowed.






20. An order by the court telling a person to stop performing a specific act.






21. Conduct which tends to annoy all citizens - including unnecessary and distractingnoisemaking.






22. Aka SURETY BOND.






23. The hearing available to a person charged with a felony to determine if there is enough evidence (probable cause) to hold him for trial.






24. Evidence not sufficiently related to the matter in issue.






25. An act of legislation of a local governing body such as a city - town or county.






26. The state - as in the People of the State of Florida.






27. Attorney at law - lawyer - counselor at law.






28. Published words or pictures that falsely and maliciously harm the reputation of a person. See DEFAMATION.






29. Voluntary statement made by one who is a defendant in a criminal trial - which - if true - discloses his or her guilt.






30. Provisional; not final. An interlocutory order or an interlocutory appeal concerns only a part of the issues raised in a lawsuit. Compare to decree .






31. The party against whom an appeal is taken. Sometimes called a respondent.






32. Attested as being true or an exact reproduction.






33. Substantial reason - one that affords a legal excuse.






34. Writ or order by a court prohibiting a specific action from being carried out by a person or group.






35. Mental capacity of a person - especially with regard to his or her ability to stand trial and to assist counsel in his or her defense.






36. The manipulation of an automobile and its parts for a specific purpose.






37. The authority of a court to review the official actions of other branches of government. Also - the authority to declare unconstitutional the actions of other branches.






38. Punishment - civil or criminal - generally referring to payment of money.






39. The process by which one state or country surrenders to another state - a person accused or convicted of a crime in the other state.






40. To stand idly around - particularly in a public place.






41. The section of a courthouse in which the judge presides over the proceedings.






42. The act which produces an effect.






43. Yearly judicial review - usually in juvenile dependency cases - to determine whether the child requirescontinued court supervision or placement.






44. Money awarded to an injured person - over and above the measurable value of the injury - in order to punish the person who hurt him.






45. One who knowingly - voluntarily - and intentionally unites with the principal offender in the commission ofa crime. A partner in a crime.






46. To deprive a person of his liberty by legal authority.






47. Officer of the court who files pleadings - motions - judgments - etc. - issues process - and keeps records of court proceedings.






48. In bankruptcy proceedings - a debt is secured if the debtor gave the creditor a right to repossess the property or goods used as collateral.






49. A legally enforceable agreement between two or more competent parties made either orally or in writing. CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE - A legal doctrine that says if the plaintiff in a civil action for negligence also was negligent - he or she cannot recov






50. Legal right given to a person to be responsible for the food - housing - health care - and other necessities