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Subject : law
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1. 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.






2. A legal doctrine that makes each of the parties who are responsible for an injury liable for all the damages awarded in a lawsuit if the other parties responsible cannot pay.






3. The court transfer of legal custody of a person from parents or legal guardian to another person - agency - or institution. It may be temporary or permanent.






4. In juvenile court - a judicial hearing - usually held after the filing of a petition - to determine interim custody of a minor pending a judgment.






5. 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






6. The seat occupied by judges in courts.






7. The reduction by a judge of the damages awarded by a jury.






8. Formal conclusion by a judge or jury on issues of fact.






9. Judicial officer having strictly limited jurisdiction exercising some of the functions of a judge.






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






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






12. Failure to exercise the degree of care that a reasonable person would use under the same circumstances.






13. Acts or declarations by which one implicates oneself in a crime.






14. An assistant lawyer to the state's attorney.

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15. An official or formal statement of facts or proceedings.






16. Among other rights - the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that a person cannot be compelled to present self-incriminating testimony in a criminal proceeding.






17. An order by the court telling a person to stop performing a specific act.






18. A listing of all the criminal convictions against an individual.






19. A misdemeanor or minor offense or comparatively insignificant criminal act.






20. Taking and carrying away the personal property of another person of a value in excess of an amount set by law with the .intent to deprive the owner or possessor of it.






21. A claim by a defendant that he or she lacks the soundness of mind required by law to accept responsibility for a criminal act.






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






23. Additional juror impaneled in case of sickness or disability of another juror.






24. A final settlement or determination. The court decision terminating proceedings in a case before judgment.






25. The procedure where the accused is brought before the court to hear the criminal charge(s) against him or her and to enter a plea of either guilty - not guilty or no contest.






26. 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.






27. Confidential communications to certain persons that are protected by law against any disclosure - including forced disclosure in legal proceedings.






28. The right of an accused to a speedy trial as guaranteed by the 6th Amendment of the United States Constitution.






29. An invalid trial caused by some legal error. When a judge declares a mistrial - the trial must start again from the beginning - including the selection of a new jury.






30. A child born or adopted after a will is executed - who is not provided for in the will.






31. A person's own act - or acceptance of facts - which preclude his or her later making claims to the contrary.






32. The judge's instructions to the jury concerning the law that applies to the facts of the case on trial.






33. A court order forbidding the defendant from doing any action or threatened action until a hearing on the application can be conducted.






34. 1. To discuss - ponder or reflect upon before reaching a decision. A judge will usually deliberate before announcing a judgment. 2. Intentional - characterized by consideration and awareness.






35. Any unlawful physical restraint of another's personal liberty - whether or not carried out by a peace officer.






36. Another hearing of a civil or criminal case by the same court in which the case was originally heard.






37. Courts having jurisdiction over cases involving children under 18. Casesinvolve delinquent - dependent - and neglected children.






38. The response by a party to charges raised in a pleading by the other party.






39. A small amount of money set aside from the estate of the deceased. Its purpose is to provide for the surviving family members during the administration of the estate.






40. An offensive touching or use of force on a person without the person's consent.






41. An arrangement whereby a husband and wife live apart from each other while remaining married either by mutual consent or by a judicial order.






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






43. An elected or appointed public official with authority to hear and decide cases in a court of law.






44. Provisional; not final. An interlocutory order or an interlocutory appeal concerns only a part of the issues raised in a lawsuit. Compare to decree .






45. A formal - written statement by legislature declaring - commanding - or prohibiting something.






46. A judge's written explanation of a decision of the court or of a majority of judges. A dissenting opinion disagrees with the majority opinion because of the reasoning and/or the principles of law on which the decision is based. A concurring opinion a






47. Immorality. An element of crimes inherently bad - as opposed to crimes bad merely because they are forbidden by statute.






48. Stealing or theft.






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






50. To refuse a gift made in a will.