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Subject : law
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The first questioning of witnesses by the party on whose behalf they are called.






2. The defendant's response to the plaintiff's allegations as stated in a complaint. An item-by-item - paragraph-by-paragraph response to points made in a complaint; part of the pleadings.






3. A court order requiring that some action be taken - or that some party refrain from taking action. It differs from forms of temporary relief - such as a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction.






4. Any fact or evidence that leads to a judgment of the court.






5. Having addressed any matter in writing.






6. Pertinent and proper to be considered in reaching a decision.






7. A formal written document filed by the prosecutor detailing the criminal charges against the defendant. An alternative to an indictment - it serves to bring a defendant to trial.






8. A report to a judge by police on the implementation of an arrest or search warrant. Also - a report to a judge in reply to a subpoena - civil or criminal.






9. Presiding or Administrative Judge in a court.






10. 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).






11. An order made by a court having competent jurisdiction. Rules of court are either general or special; the former are the regulations by which the practice of the court is governed - the latter are special orders made in particular cases.






12. A proceeding in which the accused is brought before the court to plead to the criminal charge in the indictment or information. The charge is read to him or her and he or she is asked to plead guilty or not guilty or - where permitted - nolo contende






13. Supplementary evidence that tends to strengthen or confirm the initial evidence.






14. A warrant that a court issues under Health-General Article Section 12-120 after a probable cause determination






15. A proceeding similar to a trial - without a jury - and usually of shorter duration.






16. All the judges of a court sitting together. Appellate courts can consist of a dozen or more judges - but often they hear cases in panels of three judges. If a case is heard or reheard by the full court - it is heard en banc.






17. A machine which records by a needle on a graph varying emotional disturbances when answering questions truly or falsely - as indicated by fluctuations in blood pressure - perspiration.respiration






18. A contract in which the promise made by the obligor is not expressed - but inferred by one's conduct or implied in law.






19. The act of inhaling glue in order 'to get high'.






20. A formal - written application to the court requesting judicial action on some matter.






21. To act in accordance with - to accept - to obey.






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






23. An order issued by a judge or magistrate commanding a sheriff - constable - or other officer to search a specified location.






24. A police identification procedure by which the suspect to a crime is exhibited - along with others - before the victim or witness to determine if the victim or witness can identify the committed the crime.suspect as the person who






25. Putting a person to death - usually by hanging - without legal authority.






26. A punitive act designed to secure enforcement by imposing a penalty for its violation. For example - a sanction may be imposed for failure to comply with discovery orders.






27. One who has authority to act for another.






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






29. A hallowed principle of criminal law that a person is innocent of a crime until proven guilty.






30. In civil cases when it is necessary to preserve the status quo prior to trial - the court may issue a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order ordering a party to carry out a specified activity.






31. The act which produces an effect.






32. The final statements by the attorneys to the jury or court summarizing the evidence that they have established and the evidence that the other side has failed to establish.






33. A judge's private office. A hearing in chambers takes place in the judge's office outside of the presence of the jury and the public.






34. The jurisdiction of two or more courts - each authorized to deal with the same subject matter.






35. A false statement given while under oath or in a sworn affidavit.






36. A meeting either on or off the record at the judge's bench between the judge - counsel - and sometimes the defendant - out of the hearing of the jury.






37. A sentence imposed for the commission of a crime whereby a convicted criminal offender is released into the community - usually under conditions and under the supervision of a probation officer - instead of incarceration.






38. An order requiring a person to appear in court and present reasons why a certain order - judgment - or decree should not be issued.






39. An attorney appointed by a court or employed by a government agency whose work consists primarily of defending people who are unable to hire a lawyer due to economic reasons.






40. A judge's decision not to allow an objection. A decision by a higher court finding that a lower court decision was wrong.






41. The taking or detaining of a person against his or her will and without lawful authority.






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






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






44. An oral (unwritten) will.






45. The lawyer who represents a client and is entitled to receive all formal documents from the court or from other parties. Also known as counsel of record.






46. A building or structure used to house alleged criminals and/or convicted criminals of local area crimes.






47. A method of discharging a claim upon agreement by the parties to give and accept something in settlement of the claim.






48. The right to challenge a juror without assigning a reason for the challenge.






49. Oral or verbal evidence rather than written. The Parole Evidence Rule limits the admissibility of parole evidence which would directly contradict the clear meaning of terms of a written contract.






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