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Subject : law
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1. 1. A unit of the judiciary authorized to decide disputed matters of fact - cases or controversies. 2. Figuratively - the judge or judicial officer. Judges sometimes use 'court' to refer to themselves in the third person - as in 'the court has read






2. A defendant's statement in mitigation of punishment.






3. Process by which a court seeks to interpret the meaning and scope of legislation.






4. Synonymous with reversible error ; an error which warrants the appellate court in reversing the judgment before it.






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






6. The person who sets up a trust. Also called the grantor.






7. One not trained in law.






8. The transfer of a state case to federal court for trial; in civil cases - because the parties are from different states; in criminal and some civil cases - because there is a significant possibility that there could not be a fair trial in state court






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






10. A reduction in sentenced time in prison as a reward for good behavior. It usually is one-third to one-half of fthe maximum sentence.






11. A legal claim against another person's property as security for a debt.






12. To put off or delay a court hearing.






13. The means by which a right is enforced or the violation of a right is prevented - redressed or compensated.






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






15. A phrase used to denote a hypothetical person who exercises qualities of attention - knowledge - intelligence - and judgment that society requires of its members for the protection of his or her own interest and the interests of others.






16. A formal written accusation - issued by a grand jury - charging a party with a crime.






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






18. Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start.






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






20. A personal representative - named in a will - who administers an estate.






21. The unlawful use of force against another with unusual or serious consequences such as theuse of a dangerous weapon.






22. Case - cause - suit - or controversy disputed or contested before a court of justice.






23. A meeting between the judge and the lawyers involved in a lawsuit to narrow the issues in the suit - agree on what will be presented at the trial - and make a final effort to settle the case without a trial.






24. A collection - compendium - or revision of laws - rules - and regulations enacted by legislative authority.






25. 1. The process of removing some minor criminal traffic - or juvenile cases from the full judicial process - on the condition that the accused undergo some sort of rehabilitation or make restitution for damages. 2. Unauthorized use of funds.






26. An honest belief - the absence of malice - and the absence of design to defraud.






27. A person having a legal relationship of trust and confidence to another and having a duty to act primarily for the others benefit - e.g. - a guardian - trustee - or executor.






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






29. 1. A statement of acceptance of responsibility. 2. The short declaration at the end of a legal paper showing that the paper was duly executed and acknowledged.






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






31. The purpose to use a particular means to bring about a certain result.






32. Aka PROSECUTOR and DISTRICT ATTORNEY.






33. An elected constitutional officer serving as an arm of the court with respect to all court filings and related proceedings.






34. A defense attorney designated by the court to represent a defendant who does not have the funds to retain an attorney. COURT COSTS - The expenses of prosecuting or defending a lawsuit - other than the attorneys' fees. An amount of moneymay be awarded






35. A ruling by the court in favor of the party making the objection.






36. A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it - before a notary or officer havingauthority to administer oaths.






37. An order of the court. A final decree is one that fully and finally disposes of the litigation. Aninterlocutory decree is a preliminary order that often disposes of only part of a lawsuit.






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






39. A satisfaction agreed upon between the parties in a lawsuit which bars subsequent actions on the claim.






40. Elected officer of a county whose job is to conserve peace within his or her territorial jurisdiction as well as aid in the criminal and civil court processes.






41. Lack of capacity to understand the nature and object of the proceedings - to consult with counsel - and to assist in preparing a defense.






42. The designation assigned to each case filed in a particular court. Also called a case number.






43. To set right; to remedy; to compensate; to remove the causes of a grievance.






44. 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.






45. Pre-trial release based on the person's own promise that he or she will show up for trial (no bond required). Also referred to as release on own recognizance or ROR.






46. That which tends to injure a person's reputation. Libel is published defamation - whereasslander is spoken.






47. The voluntary transfer - by a debtor - of all property to a trustee for thebenefit of all of his or her creditors.






48. A judgment of the court that explains what the existing law is or expresses the opinion of the court without the need for enforcement.






49. A suit which has been quashed and ended.






50. An agreement between parties that dictates what is being received from one party to the other.