CERTIFICATION OF QUESTION
the practice in a case or a question of law that is referred to by a lower court to a higher court to make a decision.
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the practice in a case or a question of law that is referred to by a lower court to a higher court to make a decision.
a term that is a popular expression for an attorney who is sly and crafty in his practicing of the law.
a term that is given to the proposal that will end a dispute and does away with a law suit.
the name that is used to describe a non-profit corporation.
an meeting of stockholders to elect officers and conducting business that requires action and consent.
the term that is given to a man who is cohabiting and living with a woman who have not been joined by marriage. See common-law wife.
the term applied to a law suit that will annul a marriage. Also known a nullity suit.
a rule that orders a party to show why he has not carried out certain acts or why they should not be carried out.
The term that is used to describe an application to a judge that a verdict be rendered.
an expression used by the plaintiff claiming he has given money to the defendant who should return it.
the term that is used to describe the punishment for a preson who has committed the same crime on many occassions and is said to be a habitual criminal.
This applies to acts that due to necessity take place over a long period of time.
a verdict that is barred as the same issues have already been settled between the same parties in an earlier suit.
This an arrest that is carried out by a peace officer or a private citizen where there is certainty or absolute certainty that a particular crime has been committed.
This term is given to trespass that is pardoned and does away with a law suit.
the term for a homicide that is not associated with malice or any premeditation but is still from a result of causing harm. It is a more serious crime than manslaughter.
This means to direct a verdict where the court grants the motion to sustain the judgement.
contrary to the evidence given. The verdict will not be supported by any evidence given.
the term given to an order of court during the progress of a case.
a term that si given to a person who is one of a group who has committed an offense.