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1. An order of the court requiring all witnesses to remain outside the courtroom until each is called to testify - except the plaintiff or defendant. The witnesses are ordered not to discuss their testimony with each other and may be held in contempt if






2. 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.






3. The jury's decision-making process after hearing the evidence and closing arguments and being giventhe court's instructions.






4. Dying without a will.






5. The facts that give rise to a lawsuit or a legal claim.






6. To put off or delay a court hearing.






7. Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury upon the person of another - when coupled with the present ability to do so - and any intentional display of force such as would give victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm.






8. A court order directing that an individual be kept in custody - usually in a penal or mental facility.






9. Objection to the seating of a particular juror for a stated reason (usually bias or prejudice for or against one of the parties in the lawsuit). The judge has the discretion to deny the challenge. This differs from peremptory challenge.






10. An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.






11. Exposure to sight of the private parts of the body in a lewd or indecent manner in a public place.






12. A will entirely written - dated - and signed by the testator in his/her own handwriting.






13. Keeping all witnesses (except plaintiff and defendant) out of the courtroom except for their time on the stand - and cautioning them not to discuss their testimony with other witnesses. Also called separation of witnesses. This prevents a witness fro






14. In criminal law - a finding of not guilty. In contract law - a release - absolution - or discharge from an obligation - liability - or engagement.






15. Operation of a motor vehicle that shows a reckless disregard of possible consequences and indifference of others rights.






16. Courts having jurisdiction over cases involving children under 18. Casesinvolve delinquent - dependent - and neglected children.






17. One who supervises a person placed on probation and is required to report the progress and to surrender the and conditions of the probation.probationer if they violate the terms






18. A conference between the judge and lawyers - usually in the courtroom - out of earshot of the jury and spectators.






19. A foundation or basis; points relied on.






20. 1. One who has been convicted of a criminal offense. 2. That which is connected with the law of crimes; That which has the character of a crime (criminal justice; criminal intent).






21. 1. Defendant's statement of a reason why the plaintiff or prosecutor has no valid case against defendant -especially a defendant's answer - denial - or plea. 2. Defendant's method and strategy in opposing the plaintiff or theprosecution. 3. One or mo






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






23. Pimping. Arranging for acts of prostitution.






24. A contract by which owner of property grants to another the right to possess - use - and enjoy it for a specified period of time in exchange for payment of an agreed price (rent).






25. To protest to the court against an act or omission by the opposing party.






26. The court-supervised process by which a will is determined to be the will-maker's final statement regarding how the will-maker wants his or her property distributed.






27. Declaration or document issued by a grand jury that either makes a neutral report or notes misdeeds by officials charged with specified public duties.






28. That quality of evidence which tends to influence the trier of fact because of its logical connection with the issue.






29. Body of federal or state law dealing with procedural aspects of trial for criminal cases.






30. A will that leaves some or all estate assets to a trust established before the will-maker's death.






31. An endeavor or effort to do an act or accomplish a crime - carries beyond preparation - but lacking execution.






32. To refuse a gift made in a will.






33. The public calling of the docket or list of causes at commencement of term of court - for setting a time for trial or entering orders.






34. The wellness of a person's state of mind.






35. Evidence given to explain - counteract - or disprove facts given by the opposing counsel.






36. A party to a lawsuit. Litigation refers to a case - controversy - or lawsuit.






37. A judgment entered against a party who fails to appear in court - respond to the charges - or does not comply with an order - especially an order to provide or permit discovery.






38. In juvenile court - a judicial hearing - usually held after the filing of a petition - to determine interim custody of a minor pending a judgment.






39. The party who complains or sues; one who applies to the court for legal redress. Also called the plaintiff.






40. Intentional - unlawful deception to deprive another person of property or to injure that person in some other way.






41. An action of a higher court in setting aside or revoking a lower court decision.






42. The person who administers an estate. If named in a will - that person's title is an executor . If there is no valid will - that person's title is an administrator.






43. Postponing the effect of a judgment already entered - ordinarily because of an error apparent on the record .






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






45. Sexual intercourse between persons so closely related that marriage between them would be unlawful.






46. Inferences drawn from proven facts.






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






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






49. Among other rights - the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that a person cannot be compelled to present self-incriminating testimony in a criminal proceeding.






50. The performance or agreement to perform a sexual act for hire.







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