Vocab & Spelling Flashcards
abeyance
A lapse in succession during which there is no person to whom title is invested
ad hoc
For this particular purpose
Adjudication
A judicial decision or sentence
ad litem
For the particular action or proceeding
Ad valorem
According to the value, imposed at a rate percent of value.
affiant
A person who makes a sworn statement
Agent
One authorized to ask for someone else
amicus brief
Brief filed by a person or entity not a party to the action in support of the subject matter of the action
amicus curiae
A friend of the court
antenuptial
Made or done before a marriage
Arraignment
Legal proceeding in which the person accused of a crime is brought to court to enter a plea
Assumpsit
An action for breach of contract
Bifurcation
Split into two branches
Bill of indictment
A former document accusing a person or persons of crime
Bona fide
In good faith
Bill of particulars
A formal statement prepared by the plaintiff or defendant itemizing a claim or counterclaim, or prepared by prosecution informing the accused of the charges
Brief
A short summary statement
Chattels
Goods, personal property, non-realty
Circumstantial evidence
Indirect, none eyewitness evidence
Citation
A reference to legal authorities and proceedi to establish a case at law
Complainant
One who makes a complaint
Consortium
Legal right of one to the company, affection, and service of another
Counterclaim
Defendants claim against the plaintiff
dedimus
The name of a writ to commission private persons to do some acts in place of a judge
Defendant
One against whom in action is brought, one who defends an action, A responded, and accused.
de jure
by right, legally
