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term given to a prisoner who studies law while he is in jail so he can help himself and other inmates.
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term given to a prisoner who studies law while he is in jail so he can help himself and other inmates.
the term given to the temporary judge who is filling in at court.
a suit that is brought about by 2 or more people who are involved in a single issue.
the name that is given to the laws allowing the courts to render a judgement against one or more joint debtors.
This applies to a suit that is brought or is defended by 2 or more parties.
a will that contains the wills of 2 or more people and the disposing of jointly owned property.
the name that is given to the title of a property you have gotten from the owner and it may seem to be perfect but it is not absolute or perfect. See
a Latin phrase for rights in a thing.
the term that means a false claim to title to property, or the claim to a title is invalid; slander of title.
a term used to describe a trial by jury that is different from a trial by a judge only.
the name that is given to the chief legal advisor to the military.
The expression that relates to a trial by jury of a person’s equals.
the written denial of any errors to have allegedly taken place.
the term that describes the space where the jury sits during the trial.
See law of nature.
a term where a wrong will be shared between 2 or more people as they are responsible jointly.
term that describes the immunity that a judge has from civil liability for actions performed as a judge.
See partnership.
the term used that describes an enterprise that is engaged in by 2 or more people with common interests and goals. See joint adventure; partnership.
The method that a jury is summonsed and compelled to attend a court.
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