Legal Term 11

Question 1

Usually to stop a person from doing some act by court order.

Answer 1

Enjoin

Question 2

As used in trial work, means a system of justice for causes of action, not governed by specific statues or law. Negligence is a law action. Injunction is an equity action.

Answer 2

Equity

Question 3

And others.

Answer 3

et al.-

Question 4

A serious crime established by statute punishable by imprisonment.

Answer 4

Felony

Question 5

A broad term for one who has a trust to perform; trustees, guardians, and agents are all fiduciaries.

Answer 5

Fiduciary

Question 6

Intentional perversion of truth, for purpose of persuading another to part with something of value.

Answer 6

Fraud

Question 7

To take by legal authority.

Answer 7

Garnishee

Question 8

One appointed by the court, to be responsible for the person, and/or property of another.

Answer 8

Guardian

Question 9

Writ for the release of a prisoner.

Answer 9

Habeas corpus

Question 10

One who inherits the property of another by operation of law, rather than by will.

Answer 10

Heir

Question 11

Below, later in this document.

Answer 11

Infra

Question 12

The formal discussion given by the court.

Answer 12

Judgment

Question 13

One who leases property from another; tenant.

Answer 13

Lessee

Question 14

One who leases property to another; landlord.

Answer 14

Lessor

Question 15

Offense, not punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary.

Answer 15

Misdemeanor