FIRST-HAND EVIDENCE
the evidence that results from seeing an event or being part of an event.
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the evidence that results from seeing an event or being part of an event.
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 means in accordance with the fundamental principles of justice and is in conformity with the usual judicial proceedings. Se due process of law.
the term given to the emblem or the symbol used by the corporation and is shown on its stock or bond certificates.
the instruction and admonition from a judge to the jury that cautions them not to discuss the case with anyone while the trial is in progress.
This means to direct a verdict where the court grants the motion to sustain the judgement.
the term given to people or a company that occupies its premises and to conduct business during proceedings of bankruptcy.
the term that is given to certain information that is only given to some people and not to other people.
an injunction that will stop or countermands an enforcement of an injunction.
a medical term in law that lets a physician treat an unconscious child without consent of there is no on available to give consent.
a trust that allows the trustee to use their own judgement in pertinent matters.
the term given to the order to request a thing be done within a certain period of time.
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.
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