Category: W

the name of the legal action that is taken to determine if a will is legitimate and able to be probated. See probate.

a witness with specialised knowledge such as a chemist, engineer or a physician.

the name that is given to the injury to property that is carried out with intent and a disregard to duty.

a way to postpone a case by removing one of the jurors.

the term that is given to a witness in a case who is legally qualified to testify.

These are the laws that help to support people who can’t support themselves.

the term applied to an active mining claim.

the name given to a witness whom is unfavourable to the person who is questioning them and will give testimony to favour the opposite side.

These are the people who have their rights and safety protected and guarded by the courts.

1. lack of the authority to hear a case. 2. A judge who oversteps his authority in a case.

a witness who is antagonistic to the party who summoned him to be a witness.

written order from a court that allows a search of a premises to be conducted.

a term that is used for the preponderance of a truth. The weight of evidence is what will convince a judge one way or another.

a term that is used to describe that actions of a person with the intent to harm another person.

modern and popular term given to an attorney who works for a large firm handling large corporations and big business.

a written statement in a deed that the buyer of a property is entitled to accept the property’s title and the seller will defend the title against a person trying to upset

the interception of a communication that uses a device to tap into a telephone line.