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Subject : law
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1. A foundation or basis; points relied on.






2. 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.






3. The place where a person has his or her permanent legal home. A person may have several residences - but only one domicile.






4. The person who sets up a trust.






5. A determination of guilt which is the result of a trial or entry of a plea of guilty or nol contendere (no contest) - regardless of whether adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence was suspended - deferred - or withheld.






6. Grant by the court which assures someone will not face prosecution in return for providing evidence in a criminal proceeding.






7. Generally - justice or fairness.






8. 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.






9. The person filing an action in a court of original jurisdiction. Also - the person who appeals the judgment of a lower court. The opposing party is called the respondent.






10. 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.






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






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






13. The trial method used in the U.S. and some other countries. This system is based on the belief that truth can best be determined by giving opposing parties full opportunity to present and establish their evidence - and totest by crossexamination the






14. Yearly judicial review - usually in juvenile dependency cases - to determine whether the child requirescontinued court supervision or placement.






15. To terminate legal action involving outstanding charges against a defendant in a criminal case.






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






17. A county court that handles civil claims for amounts less than $5 -00. People often represent themselves rather than hire an attorney.






18. The guarantee in the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that all persons be treated equally by the law.






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






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






21. The act of spending an allotted amount of time in a designated location such as a prison as punishment for the crime committed.






22. To try issues separately - such as guilt and criminal responsibility in a criminal proceeding or liability and damages in a civil action.






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






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






25. An aggravated unlawful assault in which there is threat to do bodily harmwithout justification or excuse by use of any instrument calculated to do serious bodily harm or cause death.






26. 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;






27. Evidence which tends to indicate that a defendant did not commit the alleged crime.






28. Physical condition of a child indicating that external or internal injuries result from acts committed by a parent or custodian.






29. The confirmation or adoption of a previous act done either by the party himself or by another.






30. A judicial command or order proceeding from a court or judicial officer - directing the proper officer to enforce a judgment - sentence - or decree.






31. The act of not appearing in court after being presented with a subpoena or summons.






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






33. 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.






34. The breaking or violating of a law - right - obligation - or duty either by doing an act or failing to do an act. BREAKING AND ENTERING - Breaking and entering a dwelling of another in nighttime with intent to commit a felony therein.






35. Legal debts and obligations.






36. To give authority or legal authenticity to a statute - record - or other written instrument.






37. 1. Arrest record. A written account listing all the instances in which a person has been arrested. 2. A form completed by a police officer when a person is arrested.






38. An assault committed by one member of a household against another.






39. To make it appear that one is guilty of a crime.






40. To refuse a gift made in a will.






41. Evidence that helps to prove a point or issue in a case.






42. 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.






43. An offer of proof as to what the evidence would be if a witness were called to testify or answer a question.






44. Settling a dispute without a full - formal trial. Methods includemediation - conciliation - arbitration - and settlement - among others.






45. Estate property that may be disposed of by a will.






46. A body of persons temporarily selected from the citizens of a particular district sworn to listen to the evidence in a trial and declare a verdict on matters of fact.






47. Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.






48. 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.






49. 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.






50. Official and formal erasure of a record or partial contents of a record.