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Latin and English legalese Flashcards

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Ipso Facto

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by the fact itself

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Modus operandi

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The manner or method of procedure

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Pro tempore

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For the time being, temporarily

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Bona fide

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in good faith; sincere, genuine

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Subpoena

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a writ requiring attendance in court “under penalty” for failure to appear

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onus probandi

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the burden of proof

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ad hoc

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for the special purpose

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cui bono

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for what good, for what purpose, “who benefits”

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attest

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to bear witness

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testify

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to make a statement under oath

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testimony

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a statement, made under oath, used for evidence

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affadavit

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sworn statement in writing

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Probate

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the process of proving a will is genuine

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judiciary

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relating to the court or court system

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proscribe

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to forbid

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A Priori

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Latin term, which means that “from the cause to the effect.” It is based on the assumption
that if the cause is a generally accepted truth, then a particular effect must follow. So, a priori judgment is considered to be true, but based on presumption and not on factual evidence.

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Ante

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“Before”

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De facto

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Actual; by fact; exercising power or serving a function without being legally or officially established. (There are some “de facto” rights)

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De jure

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by right according to law (as opposed to de facto)

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Dictum (plural; dicta)

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A statement of law made by a judge in the course of a decision of the case, but not necessary to the decision of the case itself. Non-binding, they often go “beyond the occasion” and lay down a decision which is unnecessary for the purpose at hand.

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En banc

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A case hear by all judges of a particular court (as opposed to a quorum)

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Estoppel

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A rule of law that prevents a person from denying or asserting certain facts on account of his own actions which resulted in proving those facts earlier. The court does not allow a contradiction of something that you have already accepted as true.

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Jus Gentium

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“Derived from the customs of all nations”

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Jus naturale

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“Natural Law”, set of laws not derived from constitution or legal authority, but from God, as applicable to all humans

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Jus sangunins

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“Right of Blood” Citizenship that is determined by one’s parentage as opposed to the place where one was born.

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Jus solis

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“Right of the soil” Citizenship that is determined by where one was born; birthright citizenship.

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Locus classicus

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A passage that has become a standard for the elucidation of a word or subject; a classic case or example.

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Locus standi

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A right to bring an action or a right to address a court on a matter before it. For example, a person whose right is violated has the right to approach a court, provided there is sufficient reason to bring an action; legal standing.

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Mala fides

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An action done in bad faith (eg, buying goods that have ‘fallen off a truck’)

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Modus Operandi

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his Latin term means the method of committing a crime. It is also referred to as M.O., which can be used to identify a person who has committed a crime.

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Orbiter dictum

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“Things said by the way” A type of dictum, considered to be unimportant to the case itself.

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Pro tanto

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“For so much” partial payment on a legal claim

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Supra

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“Above”. Similar to “Ibid”. In legal briefs and decisions it refers to the citation of a court decision which has been previously mentioned. Thus, a case when first cited will be referred to as Guinn v. United States, (1915) 238 U. S. 347, meaning it can be found in volume 238 of the United States Reports (of the Supreme Court) at page 347 and was decided in 1915. The next time the case is cited as Guinn v. United States, supra.

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Ultra vives

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A Latin term, which means, “beyond powers.” Ultra vires denotes an action which is outside the powers granted by law. Such actions are considered to be illegal. In short, any action done by any individual or entity beyond their powers is considered as ultra vires.

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Doctrine

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A legal concept generally accepted by most courts that offers guidance. Legislatures will sometimes codify or make into law.

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Joint and Several Liability

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When multiple defendants may be found liable as a group (jointly) or separately (several).

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Apperance

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When an attorney acts on behalf of a client in court. Either a personal appearance with a judge of filing a document with the court.

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Diversity of Citizenship

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When a federal court hears a case based on the fact that parties are from different states and that the amount of money exceeds $75000 (minimum).

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Complaint

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The pleading that INITIATES LITIGATION. Filed by the plaintiff, contains the general allegations against the defendent.

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Cause of Action

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One of the REQUIRED ELEMENTS of a complaint, a legally valid reason to sue.

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Information and Belief

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A common legal phrase that qualifies a statement as being fact only to the best knowledge of the person making the statement.

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Ad Damnum Clause

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Element of a complaint that asks for damages. Also called the “Wherefore clause” or “Prayer for Relief.”

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Pleading

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A document filed with the Court to take some spenefic legal action. A MOTION asks the court to RULE; a PLEADING states the party’s position.

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Affadavit

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A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF FACT sworn to under oath.

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Affiant

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One who signs an AFFADAVIT

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In Personam Jurisdiction

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The jurisdication over a person. Jurisdiction where the person lives

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In Rem Jurisdiction

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Jurisdiction over the controversy, often property.

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Quasi in Rem Jurisdiction

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Jurisdiction over property even though the property isn’t in the controversy.

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lis pendens (detailed)

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ATTACHMENT TO THE TITLE of a piece of property notifying any purchasers that the title is subject to the outcome of litigation.

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Affirmative Defense

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An ADMISSION that a specific act did occur, arguing that the plaintiff isn’t at fault. Intended to eliminate or reduce damages.

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Conterclaim

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A claim by the defendant against the plaintiff. The difference between counterclaim and affirmative defense is whether the defendant is claiming damages.

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Cross Claim

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A claim by one defendant against a co-defendant. Third party cross claims are also cross claims.

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Default Judgement

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A judgment by the court in favor of the plaintiff, based on the defendants failure to respond.

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Discovery

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Methods where one party obtains relevant information on a case from the other party. DOES NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVE THE COURT.

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Interrogative: discovery

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Written questions to the opposing party that MUST be answered under penalty of perjury.

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Request for Admissions: Discovery

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Written statements the opposing part must admit or deny under penalty of perjury. Failure to respond (30 days) means the statements are assumed to be admitted.

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Request for Production: Discovery

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A request that documents or other physical items to be provided for inspection.

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Request for Mental or Physical Examination: Discovery

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Request that the other party (usually the plaintiff) be subjected to a mental or physical examination.

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Request for Desposition: Discovery

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Oral questions that must be answered under oath. Take place out of court, most often at an attorney’s office with a court reporter transcribing testimony. Attorney’s from both sides must be present. Sometimes video or audio recorded.

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Certificate of Mailing or Service

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Attests that a true and correct copy of the document was sent to all parties involved in the litigation. Often an element of discovery.

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Trial Brief

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Document filed with the court to argue a legal issue, relying on law to support the party’s position. Often filed in support of a motion.

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Motion for Summary Judgment

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Pretrial motion asking the court to determine the outcome of the case based on the pleadings oand motions rather than going to trial with a jury.

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Stipulation

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An agreement between counsel for the parties regarding a fact, issue or point that will not be disputed at trial.

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At Issue or In Issue

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A legal question to be answered by the court

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Evidence

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That which tends to establish or disprove a fact.

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Direct Evidence

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Evidence from personal observation that tends to establish a fact without the need for an inference.

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Circumstantial Evidence

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Evidence of one fact that requires an inference to establish another fact.

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Oral Evidence

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Evidence given orally, also called testimonial evidence.

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Physical Evidence

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Evidence that can be touched, also called tangible or demonstrative evidence.

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Burden of Proof

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The degree to which something must be proved at trial. The party making the allegation bears the burden of proof.

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Preponderance of Evidence

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Burden of proof in civil cases means that it is more likely than not that a fact is as alleged.

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Rule on Witnesses

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A rule that witnesses in any case may not be in the courtroom during the testimony of other witnesses. Mostly used in criminal cases.

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Probative Value

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The value of probing or pursuing a line of questioning.

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Perserving the record

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An attorney making statements or repeating a previously overruled motion to protect any right to appeal at a later point.

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Competency

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Legal capacity to testify. Elements are: Understanding the obligation to tell the truth, Knowledge of the topic of the testimony, Ability to Communicate.

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Examination

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Questions directed at a witness who is under oath in court or at a deposition.

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Direct examination

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Questioning the witness first. The party calling the witness to the stand conducts the direct examination.

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Cross examination

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After direct, the other party may cross-examine the witness but is limited in scope to the topics brought up under direct examination. (Within the scope)

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Redirect examination

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The party conducting the direct conducts a redirect to clarify matters brought up during cross. The party conducting redirect cannot introduce a new line of questioning but limited to matters discussed during CROSS.

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Recross examination

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The party conducting cross conducts the recross. Many courts don’t allow.

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Proximate cause

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The event or point at which a series of incidents begins, ultimately resulting in an event with damages.

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Introduction of Evidence

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Attorney’s must MOVE for a piece of evidence to be admitted into evidence. If the motion is granted, the evidence is assigned a number/letter and labeled.

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Motion for Directed Verdict

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The court is asked to decide the outcome of a case because the plaintiff has failed to establish a prima facie case.

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Remittiur

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The process whereby a judge subtracts from the amount of damages a jury has awarded. (Inverse of an additur.)

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Appeal as a Matter of Right

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Loser in the trial courty has the right to have his or her case heard by the next highest appelate level court in civil court. Some appeals are mandatory (death penalty).

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Notice of Appeal

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Written notification in motion form that a party intends to appeal. Most court riles require that the motion be filed with the trial court, the appelate court and sent to any other parties involved in the action.

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Bond of Appeal

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A sum of money held by the court to ensure that the funds form the award will be available after the appelate process.

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Appelant or Petitioner

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Person initiating an appeal.

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Appellee or Respondent

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Party responding to an appeal

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Appellate Brief

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A written argument by a party covering the issues, called “points of error,” on appeal. The brief by the appellant is usually referred to as an “appellate brief.” Respondents is “Respondent Brief.”

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Points of Error

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The questions that are the basis for the appeal. Also called “issues of appeal.”

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Majority Opinion

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The strongest form of opinion. When more than fifty percent of the court agrees on a decision. A majority opinion is law until it is superseded or overturned.

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Remand

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The appellate court sends the case back to the trial court for further deliberations.

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Rehearing

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A second chance to present arguments to the court on the same issues.

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Personal Recognizance

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Defendant released without being required to post bail.

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Full Faith and Credit

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Article IV, Section 1 of the Constitution establishes that individual states within the US must respect the to the laws and judgments in other states.

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Due Process

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Legal principle that the government must safeguard the legal rights owed to a person according to the law, including notice of proceedings and chance to be heard prior to the loss of life, liberty or property.

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Notice

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To provide, or to gain, knowledge of legally relevant information. Notice is a critical concept applicable in almost every area of law. For example: a defendant in any legal action has a right to be noticed as to that matter.

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Aborgation

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The end or modifcation of a law

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Abet

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To encourage, as in, aid and abet

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Accessory

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A person who assists without participating

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Assumpsit

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“He promised”. A claim of obligation.

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Asportation

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Taking or carrying something unlawfully

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Aver

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Allege or assert

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Caption

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Heading of a legal document. Caption of a pleading contains court, parties, and title of the document.

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Choate

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Complete; able to stand up to future claims

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Colloquy

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Private discussion between lawyers and judge

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Interlocutory appeal

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an appeal made prior to or during a trial asking the higher court to provide a ruling on limited issues, not to determine final judgment.

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Laches

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the doctrine that dictates that enforcement of a legal right can be denied if the person seeking to enforce the right unreasonably delayed the action to the prejudice of the person against whom the action is filed.

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Misfeasance

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a lawful act improperly conducted

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Malfeasance

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The commission of an unlawful act by a public official

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