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Most Popular Legal Definitions
superior court
The name used in 16 states for the basic county trial court.
chancery
A court that can order acts to be performed.
Today, chancery courts are merged with courts of law in most states.
charge
1) In a criminal case, the statement of what crime the party is accused of. 2)
In jury trials, the oral instructions by the judge to the jurors just before the
jury begins deliberations. This
charge is based on jury
instructions submitted by attorneys on both sides and agreed upon by the trial
judge. 3) a fee for services.judicial branch
A branch of government; judges
in personam
Latin, regarding a person; a right, action,
judgment, or entitlement that is attached to a specific person.
K
The shorthand symbol for "contract" used by lawyers and law students.
oral argument
the summary submitted by a lawyer in front of the court explaining why they
should win the decision
Inchmaree Clause
A standard clause in maritime insurance contracts covering risks of events not
directly related to perils at sea such as loading accidents.
hostile witness
During an examination-in-chief, a lawyer is not allowed to ask leading questions
of their own witness. But, if that witness openly displays hostility against the
interest of the person that the lawyer represents, the lawyer may ask the court
to declare the witness "hostile", after which, the lawyer may ask their own
witness leading questions.
law of nature
The uncertain and elastic concept of regulation
of conduct based on morality, conscience or God.