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1. An imaginary situation - incorporating facts previously admitted into evidence - upon which an expert witness is permitted to give an opinion as to a condition resulting from the situation.






2. Written questions asked by one party in a lawsuit for which the opposing party must provide written answers.






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






4. 1. The action of sending a person to a penal or mental institution. 2. The order directing an officer to take a person to a penal or mental institution.






5. A protest to the court against an act or omission by the opposing party.






6. The assertion of a party to an action - setting out what he expects to prove.






7. Needy and poor. A defendant who can demonstrate his or her indigence to the court may be assigned a court appointed attorney at public expense.






8. 1. One who administers the estate of a person who dies without a will. 2. A court official.






9. That which - under the rules of evidence - cannot be admitted as evidence in a trial or hearing.






10. Written or oral pledge by a witness to speak the truth.






11. Evidence in form of witness testimony - who actually saw - heard - or touched the subject of question.






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






13. Tangible physical property (such as cars - clothing - furniture - and jewelry) and intangible personal property. This does not include real property such as land or rights in land.






14. The continued - habitual - or compulsive commission of law violations after first having been convicted of prior offenses.






15. Generally - a tax on the privilege of transferring property to others after a person's death. In addition to federal estate taxes - many states have their own estate taxes.






16. An offensive touching or use of force on one's spouse without the spouse's consent.






17. In the practice of appellate courts - the word means that the decision of the trial court is correct.






18. 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






19. The party appealing a final decision or judgment.






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






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






22. The finding of the court that an act was committed with the intent of embarrassing the court - disobeying its lawful orders - or obstructing the administration of justice in some way.






23. The act which produces an effect.






24. Witnesses are normally required to confine their testimony to statements of fact and are not allowed to give their opinions in court. However - if a witness is qualified as an expert in a particular field - he or she may be allowed to state an opinio






25. The illegal taking of an automobile without intent to deprive the owner permanently of the vehicle - often involving reckless driving.






26. 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.






27. 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






28. A reference to a source of legal authority. A direction to appear in court - as when a defendant is cited into court - rather than arrested.






29. A jury whose members cannot agree upon a verdict.






30. 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.






31. To state - recite - assert - claim - maintain - charge or set forth. To make an allegation.






32. Formal authorization of a person to act in the interest of another person.






33. Voluntary acknowledgment of the existence of certain facts relevant to the adversary's case.






34. A specialized court that deals with cases during the late evening and early morning hours.






35. An alternative to incarceration where an individual is confined to his or her home and monitored electronically.






36. A rule or order prescribed for management or government.






37. This phrase - endorsed by a grand jury on the written indictment submitted to it for its approval - means that the evidence was found insufficient to indict.






38. Placing a convicted defendant on conditional probation - the successful completion of which will prevent entry of the underlying judgment of conviction






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






40. 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.






41. A specialized court that hears crimes dealing with traffic offenses.






42. The act of staking money - or other thing of value - on an uncertain event or outcome.






43. The legal right to bring a lawsuit. Only a person with something at stake has standing to bring a lawsuit.






44. Successive sentences - one beginning at the expiration of another - imposed against a person convicted of two or more violations.






45. Nonphysical items such as stock certificates - bonds - bank accounts - and pension benefits that have value and must be taken into account in estate planning.






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






47. The unlawful killing of a human being with deliberate intent to kill.






48. A witness whose testimony is not favorable to the party who calls him or her as a witness. A hostile witness may be asked be cross-examined by the party who calls him or be cross-examined by the party who calls him or leading questions and may her to






49. A general term for an action - cause - suit - or controversy brought before the court for resolution.






50. The initial appearance of an arrested person before a judge to determine whether there is probable cause for his or her arrest. Generally the person comes before a judge within hours of the arrest - and are informed of the charges against him or her







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