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






2. One who lives in a location for a period of time and denotes it as their official address or residence.






3. To put off or delay a court hearing.






4. A sentence of imprisonment to a specified minimum and maximum period of time -specifically authorized by statute - subject to termination by a parole board or other authorized agency after the prisoner has served the minimum term.






5. Lack of mental capacity to do or abstain from doing a particular act; inability to distinguish right from wrong. State of mind rendering a defendant incapable of distinguishing between right and wrong - such that he or shecannot be held accountable f






6. The act which produces an effect.






7. The party who makes an answer to a bill or other proceedings in equity; also refers to the party against whom an appeal is brought. Sometimes called an appellee.






8. Ordinarily refers to a summary proceeding for restoring possession of land to one who has been wrongfully deprived of possession.






9. A prison or place of confinement where convicted felons are sent to serve out the term of their sentence.






10. Strict legal rights of the parties; a decision 'on the merits' is one that reaches the right(s) of a party - as distinguished from disposition of a case on a ground not reaching the right(s) raised in an action;






11. 1. Property that is pledged as security against a debt. 2. A person belonging to the same ancestral stock (a relation) - but not in a direct line of descent.






12. An agreement by two or more persons to commit an unlawful act; in criminal law - conspiracy is a separate offense from the crime that is the object of the conspiracy.






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






14. 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.






15. To bear witness to - to affirm to be true or genuine - to certify.






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






17. An action between two or more persons in the courts of law - not a criminal matter.






18. 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.






19. A murder committed during the commission of a felony such as robbery - burglary - or kidnapping.






20. A jury which is unable to agree on a verdict after a suitable period of deliberation.






21. The number assigned to the criminal record that corresponds to the person's arrest.






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






23. Gifts made in a will.






24. A failure to respond to a lawsuit within the specified time.






25. Any form of cruelty to a child's physical - moral - or mental well-being.






26. Ruling or order issued by the judge denying the party's request.






27. The practice which enables an accused awaiting trial to be released without posting any security other than a promise to appear before the court at the proper time.






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






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






30. Procedure by which mortgaged property is sold on default of the mortgagor in satisfaction of mortgage debt.






31. An association of persons jointly undertaking some commercial enterprise. Unlike a partnership - a joint venture does not entail a continuing relationship among the parties.






32. 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.






33. Refers to courts that are limited in the types of criminal and civil cases they may hear. For example - traffic violations generally are heard by limited jurisdiction courts.






34. One who commits a crime - such as a felony - misdemeanor - or other punishable unlawful act.






35. The operation of a vehicle in an impaired state after consuming alcohol that when tested is above the state's legal alcohol limit.






36. The testimony of witnesses who know the general character and reputation of a person in the community in which he or she lives.






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






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






39. Questioning the qualifications of an entire jury panel - usually on the ground of partiality or some fault in the process of summoning the panel.






40. An action which may be brought for the purpose of restraining the threatened infliction of wrongs or injuries - and the prevention of threatened illegal action.






41. Summary of a larger work - wherein the principal ideas of the larger work are contained.






42. One who is joined as a party or defendant merely because the technical rules of pleading require his presence in the record.






43. 1) The disputed point in a disagreement between parties in a lawsuit. 2) To send out officially - as in to issue an order.






44. An advocate - counsel - or official agent employed in preparing - managing - and trying cases in the courts.






45. Act of giving the equivalent for any loss - damage or injury.






46. The presence of drugs on the accused for recreational use or for the purpose to sell.






47. Giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree. Also the judgment given.






48. The specific place in the courtroom where the jury sits during the trial.






49. A state tax on property that an heir or beneficiary under a will receives from a deceased person's estate. The heir or beneficiary pays this tax.






50. A person who initiates a lawsuit against another. Also called the complainant.







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