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Subject : law
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1. A motion to dismiss a civil case because of the legal insufficiency of a complaint.






2. That quality of evidence which tends to influence the trier of fact because of its logical connection with the issue.






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






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






5. 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.






6. A lawsuit - litigation - or action. Any question - civil or criminal - litigated or contested before a court of justice.






7. The dismissal of a case without preventing the plaintiff from bringing the same cause of action against the defendant in the future.






8. An established standard - guide - or regulation.






9. An attack on a judgment other than a direct appeal to a higher court.






10. A request made after a trial - asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial wasconducted properly. To make such a request is 'to appeal' or 'to take an appeal.'






11. Formal notification to the party that has been sued in a civil case of the fact that the lawsuit has been filed. Also - any form of notification of a legal proceeding.






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






13. Antisocial behavior by a minor; especially behavior that would be criminally punishable if the actor were an adult - but instead is usually punished by special laws pertaining only to minors.






14. The ordinary jury of twelve (or fewer) persons for the trial of a civil or criminal case. So called to distinguish it from the grand jury.






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






16. The authority of a court to review the official actions of other branches of government. Also - the authority to declare unconstitutional the actions of other branches.






17. The written statements of fact and law filed by the parties to a lawsuit.






18. The act of stopping a judicial proceeding by order of the court.






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






20. The process whereby the accused and the prosecutor in a criminal case work out a mutually satisfactory disposition of the case subject to court approval. Usually involves the defendant's pleading guilty to a lesser offense or to only one.






21. The act - after a jury verdict has been announced - of asking jurors individually whether they agree with the verdict.






22. A release from custody which imposes regulations on the activities and associations of the defendant. If a defendant fails to meet the conditions - the release is revoked.






23. In some states - the highest appellate court - where it is the Court's discretion whether to hear the case on appeal.






24. A written statement prepared by the counsel arguing a case in court. It contains a summary of the facts of a case -the pertinent laws - and an argument of how the law applies to the facts supporting counsel's position.






25. An assault committed with the intention of committing some additional crime.






26. The juror who chairs the jury during deliberations and speaks for the jury in court when announcing the verdict.






27. One who has authority to act for another.






28. Court order requiring action or forbidding action until a decision can be made whether to issue a permanent injunction. It differs from a temporary restraining order.






29. The act of not following an order that is directed by the court.






30. One which implicitly instructs the witness how to answer or which suggests to the witness the answer desired.






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






32. A form of executive clemency preventing criminal prosecution or removing or extinguishing a criminal conviction.






33. Sentences for two or more crimes to run consecutively - rather than concurrently. CUSTODY - 1. The care and control of a thing or person for inspection - preservation - or security. 2. The care - control - and maintenance of a child awarded by a cour






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






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






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






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






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






39. Lie detector test and the apparatus for conducting the test.






40. An oral (unwritten) will.






41. Those which do not constitute a justification or excuse for an offense but which may be considered as reasons for reducing the degree of blame.






42. The appellate court has the right to review and revise the lower court decision.






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






44. 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.






45. Conduct which tends to annoy all citizens - including unnecessary and distractingnoisemaking.






46. Act of the client in employing the attorney or counsel. Also denotes the fee the client pays when he or she retains the attorney to act for him or her.






47. A report to the sentencing judge containing background information about the crime and the defendant to assist the judge in making his or her sentencing decision.






48. To change - correct - revise - improve - modify - or alter.






49. The unlawful killing of one human being by another.






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