BILL NOT ORIGINAL
See dependent bill.
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A sentence that is served when another sentence is finished. See, consecutive sentences. See also, How Long Is a Life Sentence?
See stealing.
the instructions given to the jury by the judge before they begin deliberation. The merits of the case are listed and the verdict is based only on these points.
a term that means to cancel or to rescind the court’s judgement.
This term is given to trespass that is pardoned and does away with a law suit.
a popular expression that defines a function of equity.
a term used for the remedy that is available to both parties.
the term given to a marriage of good faith but was actually unlawful.
an oath that is sworn by the debtor that he has no funds or property he can pay his debt with.
See fifth amendment.
See burden of proof.
See closing argument.
See amendments to the constitution.
See amendments to the constitution.
a term that is used for a person’s promise to appear in court.
the term that is given to the notice in a record that is not in writing.
This means in accordance with the fundamental principles of justice and is in conformity with the usual judicial proceedings. Se due process of law.
the evidence that results from seeing an event or being part of an event.
failing to give evidence that needs to be given or not disclosing some piece of information when asked to do so.
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