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GENERAL INSTRUCTION

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.

CERTIFICATE OF ASSIZE

a writ or a formal document where a second trial on the same issue was held before the same jury due to mistake of the court.

ORDER NISI

the term given to the order to request a thing be done within a certain period of time.

GOING AND COMING RULE

the rule dealing with the right of an employee to compensation for accidents when travelling to and from work.

NULLITY OF MARRIAGE

the term applied to a law suit that will annul a marriage. Also known a nullity suit.

DELINQUENCY PROCEEDING

the action that takes place in a juvenile court when a child is placed under the court’s jurisdiction.

ADEQUATE PREPARATION

This refers to the proper preparation of any case by an attorney. It includes witness interviews, knowing the facts and laws applicable to the case and having consultation with the client.

TWO-WITNESS RULE

a rule in some states where the death penalty is used that at least 2 or more witnesses need to testify to a persons guilt.

OCCURRENCE WITNESS

the term that is given to a witness who was present at an event and saw it take place.

POOR DEBTOR

an oath that is sworn by the debtor that he has no funds or property he can pay his debt with.

VOLUNTARY ABANDONMENT

the term given to the act of leaving a person with no good reason to and without their consent to leave.

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