Block 3 Legal Terms Flashcards
the party seeking a change in a lower court’s decision or administrative order by an appeal to a higher court
APPELLANT
compilation of all existing law in effect under a system of subjects in a particular jurisdiction (will include new or repealed laws)
CODE (i.e. Uniform Commercial Code)
the body of the crime; that is, the physical object upon which the crime was committed.
CORPUS DELICTI
an instrument effecting a transfer of real estate; there are different kinds
DEED
a multi-volume collection of abbreviated case summaries arranged by subject matter; a research tool; every decision is published in these
DIGEST
the total probate assets of a deceased person
ESTATE
refers to evidence and/or statements which tend to clear, justify, or excuse a defendant from alleged fault or guilt
EXCULPATORY
action compelling a third party (usually an employer) to pay some of the defendant’s money to the plaintiff.
GARNISHMENT
those principles of law which are known generally to all and are free from doubt and ambiguity. Written primarily for law school students.
HORNBROOK LAW
against a person to impose a liability or obligation
IN PERSONAM
synonymous with acknowledgment; place on document for signatures to be notarized
JURAT
an entry on the record denotating that the plaintiff or prosecutor will proceed no further in action or suit
NOLLE PROSEQUEL (aka nolle pros)
excusing a prospective juror without explanation or reason
PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE
for this occasion; can be used when a lawyer has not been admitted to practice in a certain jurisdiction but has been allowed to appear in that case; the court must approve
PRO HAC VISE
Secret cooperation for a fraudulent purpose
Collusion
