Jurisprudence Dos Flashcards
Authority of the court to hear and decide a given case
Jurisdiction
A science of law
Legal system or body of laws
The right to regulate the practice of the professions is based on the police power of the state
Jurisprudence
Person was found to be innocent after trial
Acquitted
Attempt to touch another
Assault
Intentionally touching to another
Battery
Person found guilty after trial
Convicted
A loss , an injury or harm
Damage
Payment for loss, injury or harm
Damages
Person who is being sued
Defendant
Hearsay evidence except w/o legal warrant
Dying declaration
Repetition of what a witness has heard others say
Hearsay evidence
Unnecessary exposure or publicity of another w/o consent
Invasion of privacy / Breach of Privacy
Stepping beyond one’s privilege to practice a profession
Malpractice
An act that should not have been done
Omission of an act
Negligence
Party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint againts the defendant
Plaintiff