Intro to Law Flashcards
trespass square clause fregit
a persons unlawful entry onto another’s land that is visibly enclosed. “breaking the close”
Per curium
ruled by the court
locus in quo
the place where something is alleged to have occurred
Black Letter law
basic standard elements of law which are generally known and free from dispute
Hornbook
one volume treatises used by law students.
treatise
a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject. In depth nuanced and detailed may be numerous volumes
Practice Guides
Specifically written for practicing attorneys that outlines a specific practice area in a succinct manner
Annotated Law Reports
A collection of cases specifically designed as a case finder on a given area or subject of law
Digests
Case finder resources that contain lists of excerpts from cases and legal concepts
Shepards Citations
These volumes are used to check the viability of authorities and are organized by jurisdiction or subject matter, including case listings (available on line)
stare decisis
latin: stand by things decided precedent
Reporters
Compilations of cases most often organized by jurisdiction, year or geography
Unpublished cases
have diminished precedential value as legal authority
per curium
by the court
in re
in the matter of
