Vocab & Spelling

Question 1

abeyance

Answer 1

A lapse in succession during which there is no person to whom title is invested

Question 2

ad hoc

Answer 2

For this particular purpose

Question 3

Adjudication

Answer 3

A judicial decision or sentence

Question 4

ad litem

Answer 4

For the particular action or proceeding

Question 5

Ad valorem

Answer 5

According to the value, imposed at a rate percent of value.

Question 6

affiant

Answer 6

A person who makes a sworn statement

Question 7

Agent

Answer 7

One authorized to ask for someone else

Question 8

amicus brief

Answer 8

Brief filed by a person or entity not a party to the action in support of the subject matter of the action

Question 9

amicus curiae

Answer 9

A friend of the court

Question 10

antenuptial

Answer 10

Made or done before a marriage

Question 11

Arraignment

Answer 11

Legal proceeding in which the person accused of a crime is brought to court to enter a plea

Question 12

Assumpsit

Answer 12

An action for breach of contract

Question 13

Bifurcation

Answer 13

Split into two branches

Question 14

Bill of indictment

Answer 14

A former document accusing a person or persons of crime

Question 15

Bona fide

Answer 15

In good faith

Question 16

Bill of particulars

Answer 16

A formal statement prepared by the plaintiff or defendant itemizing a claim or counterclaim, or prepared by prosecution informing the accused of the charges

Question 17

Brief

Answer 17

A short summary statement

Question 18

Chattels

Answer 18

Goods, personal property, non-realty

Question 19

Circumstantial evidence

Answer 19

Indirect, none eyewitness evidence

Question 20

Citation

Answer 20

A reference to legal authorities and proceedi to establish a case at law

Question 21

Complainant

Answer 21

One who makes a complaint

Question 22

Consortium

Answer 22

Legal right of one to the company, affection, and service of another

Question 23

Counterclaim

Answer 23

Defendants claim against the plaintiff

Question 24

dedimus

Answer 24

The name of a writ to commission private persons to do some acts in place of a judge

Question 25

Defendant

Answer 25

One against whom in action is brought, one who defends an action, A responded, and accused.

Question 26

de jure

Answer 26

by right, legally