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.
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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.
term that applies to bodies of water that a ship is unable to pas through.
a term that means to cancel or to rescind the court’s judgement.
a settlement of property or money made after a marriage to benefit wife and children.
The term that is given to a statement that contradicts itself.
the agreement made between a man and a woman before they get married with provisions for property disposal should they divorce or a partner dies. See antinuptual settlement; premarital agreement.
the answer to a complaint, a response to a charge that completely answers the charges and may even enter a counterclaim.
term applied to a person’s mental ability and choosing right from wrong and having the ability to express themselves.
a trust that allows the trustee to use their own judgement in pertinent matters.
This term is given to trespass that is pardoned and does away with a law suit.
the term that is given to the place that something can be seen so it can be observed and easily seen by interested and disinterested parties.
the term that is given to a witness who was present at an event and saw it take place.
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.
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.
the action that takes place in a juvenile court when a child is placed under the court’s jurisdiction.
the term applied to a law suit that will annul a marriage. Also known a nullity suit.
the rule dealing with the right of an employee to compensation for accidents when travelling to and from work.
a Latin expression saying that a judgement has been made and the matter is now closed.
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 name that is given to a partner who will settle the partnership affairs when the business is dissolved when one partner dies.