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Category: J

JUDGE ADVOCATE

a term given to an officer of a military court martial who can act as the prosecutor.

JOINT TENANCY

This term applies where land or property is owned by 2 or more people.

JUDGMENT CONDITIONAL

the term used when a decision is rendered as long as one of the parties carries out certain actions.

JUDGE DE FACTO

the name that is given to a judge who is serving from the result of a legitimate appointment or election.

JAYWALKING

the term that applies to crossing a street in the wrong place and walking diagonally across the road.

JUMPING BAIL

The term that issued when a person disappears before the trial and is in violation of posted bail.

JURY GRAND

the term that describes the jury of 12 to 24 men and women who will hear all of the court witnesses and evidence.

JOINT LIVES

a term used that applies to the period that lasts till the death of the last to survive of specified people.

JUST VALUE

a term mused in tax practices that is the fair value of property for tax purposes.

JAIL-HOUSE LAWYER

term given to a prisoner who studies law while he is in jail so he can help himself and other inmates.

JOINT DEBTOR

the name that is given to the laws allowing the courts to render a judgement against one or more joint debtors.

JOURNAL ENTRY

journal voucher financial data recorded so that credits equal debits. An audit trail of business transactions in a journal. an organization’s financial position and the effects of the transactions can be analyzed

JUNIOR PARTNER

Partner with subordinate, lesser rights, involvement, authority, accountability, risks, and rewards than any senior, superior/primary partners.

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