Lawyers And Law

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88274448048602632552012-02-12T20:58:35.838-05:00Lawyers And LawAll about court and legal terms. Defendant, impartiality, jury duty, juvenile, litigants, mistrials, perjury, plaintiff, prosecutors, voir dires, and other court and legal terms.Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.comBlogger1341100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-39359418754600388022011-06-10T11:07:00.005-04:002011-06-10T11:32:55.862-04:00Hostile witness

A hostile witness is a person called to testify as a witness by the party to whom that witness is opposed. The witness may make testimony that weakens the case of the side they are supposed to be supporting.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-9067200254636860562011-06-10T11:02:00.002-04:002011-06-10T11:04:58.660-04:00Sidebar

A sidebar is a courtroom conference between the lawyers and the judge and held away from the jury's hearing.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-72203664002371708482011-06-10T10:53:00.002-04:002011-06-10T10:59:34.413-04:00Cross-examination

Cross-examination is the examination of a witness by the party opposed to the one who put him on the witness stand to testify.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-71614151105256471002011-06-10T10:49:00.002-04:002011-06-10T10:52:11.725-04:00Direct examination

Direct examination is the initial questioning of a witness by the party who called the witness.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-84517048281490999372011-06-08T09:54:00.001-04:002011-06-08T09:57:14.091-04:00Verdict

The verdict is the jury's formal findings of fact or decision on the case.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-76965976451966835332011-06-08T09:37:00.002-04:002011-06-08T09:40:49.558-04:00Affiant

The affiant is the person who gives the sworn statement of fact in an affidavit.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-59739874754106271942011-06-08T09:33:00.002-04:002011-06-08T09:41:13.258-04:00Affidavit

An affidavit is a sworn statement of fact, done before someone who is authorized to take oaths.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-1707929630841228872010-05-12T10:14:00.002-04:002010-05-12T10:18:31.983-04:00Writ

A writ is a court order, ordering someone to do or refrain from doing something.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-63896551454766278892010-05-12T10:11:00.001-04:002010-05-12T10:14:34.136-04:00Subpoena

A subpoena requires a witness to appear and give testimony in court.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-31199597625831472932010-05-12T09:57:00.003-04:002010-05-12T10:09:08.002-04:00Jury

A jury are people who are selected to hear evidence and sworn to give a true verdict in a criminal or civil case.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-7313848841147482722010-05-12T09:54:00.002-04:002011-06-08T09:53:48.978-04:00Finding

The finding is the result of the deliberations of the court, a judges decision, or opinion on factual position in a law suit.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-75918470822042892712010-05-10T12:07:00.001-04:002010-05-10T12:09:17.821-04:00Demurrer

A demurrer challenges whether or not a legal cause of action exists for the facts.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-24263187230210872462010-05-10T12:01:00.001-04:002010-05-10T12:02:55.397-04:00Accused

The accused is the person charged with a crime. They are the defendant.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-67406449968573479462010-05-09T10:08:00.004-04:002010-05-11T09:15:44.321-04:00Plea bargain

A plea bargain is when a prosecutor offers the defendant the opportunity to plead guilty, usually to a lesser charge or to the original criminal charge in exchange for a lighter sentence. It is also sometimes part of a no contest plea.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-10690925920226044912010-05-09T10:02:00.003-04:002010-05-11T09:15:44.321-04:00No contest plea

A no contest plea is when the defendant does not dispute or admit the charges. It is sometimes offered with a plea bargain.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-26609890040995912082010-05-09T09:56:00.002-04:002010-05-11T09:15:44.322-04:00Not guilty plea

A not guilty plea is when the defendant admits to not having committed an offense he is charged with. A not guilty plea is the opposite of a guilty plea.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-5538923969121933252010-05-09T09:28:00.006-04:002010-05-09T09:38:20.740-04:00Sustain

Sustain is when a judge agrees with an objection. The questions may not continue. Sustain is the opposite of overrule.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-6234061456084815862010-05-09T09:27:00.002-04:002010-05-09T09:39:44.419-04:00Overrule

Overrule is when a judge decides not to allow an objection. The questions may continue. Overrule is the opposite of sustain.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-82170659287508467542010-05-07T19:10:00.002-04:002010-05-07T19:13:44.548-04:00Impartiality

Impartiality means to treat all parties and all views and opinions equally and not be biased.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-76886324371860352232010-05-07T19:04:00.002-04:002010-05-07T19:08:06.674-04:00Prosecutor

The prosecutor is the lawyer who brings the case to court on behalf of the state or city.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-32935516694000533842010-05-07T18:59:00.002-04:002010-05-07T19:04:02.749-04:00Deliberation

Deliberation occurs after a trial, when a jury discusses in private the findings and comes to a decision.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-71069139242126390622010-05-07T13:38:00.002-04:002010-05-07T20:59:15.768-04:00Venue

The venue is the county or city where a court will hear the case.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-62129977638346043652010-05-07T13:32:00.000-04:002010-05-07T13:33:25.503-04:00Quash

Quash means to make void and to deny.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-39607043183732303772010-05-07T13:29:00.001-04:002010-05-07T13:30:41.357-04:00Ordinance

An ordinance is a law or regulation that is passed by government.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-67269216660250199872010-05-07T13:26:00.001-04:002010-05-07T13:27:11.159-04:00Magistrate

A magistrate is a judicial officer that has limited powers.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-50513732287499263422009-11-06T10:48:00.001-05:002010-05-07T08:48:30.048-04:00Court and legal terms - trivia 19

1) What does voir dire mean?a) when prospective jurors are questioned about their backgrounds before being chosen to sit on a juryb) the beginning of a trialCheck comments for the answer.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-58091987532622888272009-11-05T19:43:00.003-05:002010-05-11T09:24:07.331-04:00Copyright lawyers

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-80082507592673599182009-11-05T19:40:00.001-05:002010-05-11T09:24:07.335-04:00Estate lawyers

Estate lawyers, also called probate lawyers, help estate beneficiaries on settling all of the affairs of a deceased person.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-77276755187053610182009-11-05T19:24:00.004-05:002010-05-11T09:24:07.336-04:00Probate lawyers

Probate lawyers, also called estate lawyers, help estate beneficiaries on settling all of the affairs of a deceased person.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-82014889799171907722009-11-05T19:17:00.002-05:002010-05-11T09:24:07.337-04:00Tax lawyers

Tax lawyers work with taxpayers to solve their problems with the IRS. They can help with audits, liens, and tax related issues.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-44930177136759734562009-11-05T08:42:00.003-05:002010-05-07T13:43:31.586-04:00Contempt of court

Contempt of court is willful disrespect to the court, its process, and rules.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-43259881531835670952009-11-05T08:33:00.001-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.061-04:00Mediator

A mediator acts as a negotiator between two parties.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-233192873900482962009-11-05T08:25:00.002-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.061-04:00Litigant

A litigant is one of the parties involved in a lawsuit. Litigants can be the side that is bringing the lawsuit or the side being sued.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-58959953998121660302009-11-05T08:20:00.002-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.061-04:00Fiduciary

A fiduciary is someone such as a guardian, trustee, who acts in the best interests of another person.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-31845908411517805822009-11-04T22:48:00.002-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.062-04:00Hung jury

A hung jury is when a jury cannot come to a unanimous decision. The result is a mistrial.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-7067005344941300572009-11-04T22:43:00.001-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.062-04:00Voir dire

Voir dire is when prospective jurors are questioned about their backgrounds before being chosen to sit on a jury.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-8067296198549856732009-11-04T22:37:00.003-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.062-04:00Capital punishment

Capital punishment is the death penalty. It is the execution of someone by judicial process as punishment for an offense.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-88581250376366962042009-11-04T07:28:00.002-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.063-04:00Deposition

A deposition is witness testimony given under oath, usually in an attorney's office and recorded for use in court at a later time.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-52635821670107292682009-11-04T07:22:00.003-05:002010-05-11T09:24:07.337-04:00DUI lawyers

A DUI lawyer handles matters relating to people who are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-410541735287650332009-11-04T07:18:00.000-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.063-04:00Jury duty

Jury duty is when someone is summoned to court to be a member of a jury.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-83083297319058506722009-11-04T07:14:00.002-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.063-04:00Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction is the right and power of the courts within a territory to rule on issues related to the parties.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-78291241034749169772009-11-04T07:11:00.001-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.064-04:00Litigation

A litigation is the process of settling a dispute through the court system between two or more parties.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-20089217985896458642009-11-04T07:01:00.002-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.064-04:00Competency to stand trial

Competency to stand trial is an evaluation of a defendant's mental condition at the time of trial.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-30170622105555354992009-11-04T06:56:00.003-05:002010-05-11T09:15:44.323-04:00Guilty plea

A guilty plea is when the defendant admits to having committed an offense he is charged with. A guilty plea is the opposite of a not guilty plea.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-33967234538655082442009-11-03T23:48:00.000-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.065-04:00Waive

Waive means to give something up, to abandon.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-50790251473076178222009-11-03T23:44:00.001-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.065-04:00Transcript

A transcript is a written record of what was said in a legal proceeding.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-46797316845630066492009-11-03T23:39:00.003-05:002010-05-07T14:01:39.696-04:00Restitution

Restitution is the act of making good and reimbursing someone for their losses, damage, or injury.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-3780767918126231752009-11-03T23:35:00.001-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.066-04:00Mistrial

A mistrial is a trial which is terminated before a final conclusion has been reached.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-11356936112716522192009-11-03T23:32:00.003-05:002010-05-11T09:15:44.323-04:00Insanity plea

A insanity plea is a claim by a defendant that they lacked the mental capacity at the time of the crime and therefore are not responsible for it.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-47228435596615880952009-11-03T23:27:00.001-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.066-04:00Eviction

Eviction means to remove someone from their property through legal means.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-42550195359340092212009-11-03T23:22:00.002-05:002010-05-08T21:24:18.870-04:00Enjoin

Enjoin is an injunction that legally forbids someone from performing a specific act, or requires them to perform a certain act.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-65956656204340943512009-11-03T23:10:00.001-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.067-04:00Continuance

A continuance is a postponement of court proceedings until a later date.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-49337778982215015582009-11-03T23:07:00.000-05:002010-05-07T08:46:25.067-04:00Codicil

A codicil is an addition or supplement to a will.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-91349623454442309282009-11-03T23:01:00.002-05:002010-05-07T08:48:30.048-04:00Court and legal terms - trivia 18

1) What does swear mean?a) to lie under oathb) a commitment to tell the truth under oathCheck comments for the answer.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-28581415916262690962009-11-03T22:50:00.001-05:002010-05-07T08:48:30.048-04:00Court and legal terms - trivia 17

1) What is perjury?a) deliberately making false statements while under oathb) deliberately making false statementsCheck comments for the answer.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-9209972419871584072009-11-03T22:43:00.001-05:002010-05-07T08:48:30.049-04:00Court and legal terms - trivia 16

1) What is an appeal?a) to stay with the original decisionb) to take a case with an official decision to a higher court for reviewCheck comments for the answer.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-44404375582645934242009-06-14T16:10:00.004-04:002010-05-07T08:48:30.049-04:00Court and legal terms - trivia 15

1) What does a grand jury do?a) decide the final verdict of a trialb) decides weather there is enough evidence to bring a trial forwardCheck comments for the answer.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-87783003430976704002009-06-06T22:20:00.002-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.067-04:00Witness

A witness is a person who testifies under oath in court.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-69578540210306866142009-06-06T22:18:00.000-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.068-04:00Hearing

A hearing is a proceeding before a court.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-62721922148812748742009-06-06T22:13:00.001-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.068-04:00Appellee

An appellee is the respondent. They are the party against whom an appeal is taken.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-59090555038873584442009-06-06T22:06:00.002-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.068-04:00Docket

A docket is a schedule of cases awaiting in court.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-37256263716198808342009-06-06T22:03:00.000-04:002010-05-11T09:23:42.047-04:00Probate court

A probate court has jurisdiction over the probate of wills and the administration of estates.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-52956405538540661212009-06-06T21:49:00.001-04:002010-05-11T09:23:42.049-04:00Trial court

A trial court is a court in which most civil or criminal cases begin.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-84034849388702733742009-06-06T15:51:00.001-04:002010-05-11T09:23:42.050-04:00Criminal court

A criminal court has jurisdiction over criminal cases.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-672267445099938082009-06-06T15:46:00.002-04:002010-05-11T09:23:42.051-04:00Juvenile court

A juvenile court has authority over cases involving people under a certain age, usually 18 years old.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-17575957218544729372009-06-06T15:28:00.002-04:002010-05-11T09:23:42.051-04:00Family court

A family court has jurisdiction over family disputes, such as custody of children.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-46727927201137835112009-06-06T15:25:00.001-04:002010-05-11T09:23:42.052-04:00Federal court

A federal court is organized under the Constitution and laws of the federal government of the United States.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-30489930282648052322009-06-06T15:19:00.002-04:002010-05-11T09:23:42.053-04:00Supreme court

The supreme court is the highest federal court in the United States. It has jurisdiction over all every other court in the nation.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-72285715787666815692009-06-06T15:14:00.003-04:002010-05-11T09:23:42.054-04:00Appellate court

An appellate court reviews decisions of lower courts. An appellate court is the same as an appeals court.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-50434604392325036422009-06-06T15:09:00.004-04:002010-05-11T09:23:42.055-04:00Appeals court

An appeals court reviews decisions of lower courts. An appeals court is the same as an appellate court.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-3623176199269256282009-06-04T22:39:00.002-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.069-04:00Motion

A motion means to bring a limited, contested matter before a court for decision by the judge.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-89388392231532181232009-06-04T22:31:00.003-04:002011-06-08T09:43:52.768-04:00Objection

An objection is taking exception to testimony or procedure. A judge has the authority to sustain or overrule a party’s objection.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-84964891980323294092009-06-02T14:28:00.001-04:002010-05-07T08:48:30.049-04:00Court and legal terms - trivia 14

1) What does a court reporter do?a) makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court testimony and other oral statementsb) helps to prepare and file legal documentsCheck comments for the answer.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-69234979909059931252009-06-01T19:15:00.001-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.069-04:00Appeal

An appeal means to take a case with an official decision to a higher court for review.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-37198068550969925522009-06-01T14:05:00.001-04:002011-02-13T13:58:57.502-05:00Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding which offers protection from a creditor if someone is unable to pay their debts.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-27606230476848083162009-06-01T13:21:00.004-04:002010-05-07T08:48:30.050-04:00Court and legal terms - trivia 13

1) What does a legal secretary do?a) works to assist the judgeb) works to assist lawyers; helps to prepare and file legal documentsCheck comments for the answer.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-37387939823082132902009-06-01T07:23:00.001-04:002010-05-11T09:24:07.338-04:00Employment lawyers

Employment lawyers handle discrimination, harassment, etc in the workplace.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-24586550516165800112009-05-29T15:57:00.001-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.070-04:00Shorthand

Shorthand is a method of quickly writing by using abbreviations or symbols.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-9709362413882157652009-05-29T15:53:00.002-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.070-04:00Court reporter

A court reporter makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court testimony and other oral statements.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-27173574296039033442009-05-29T15:45:00.000-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.070-04:00Joint custody

Joint custody is when both divorced parents share legal and physical custody of their children.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-18051808901073277882009-05-29T11:58:00.001-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.071-04:00Probate

Probate is to establish the legal validity of a will and distribute the deceased person's property.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-15592309732719155602009-05-29T11:50:00.001-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.071-04:00Fraud

Fraud is intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-83817246737446313712009-05-26T22:17:00.002-04:002010-05-07T08:48:30.050-04:00Court and legal terms - trivia 12

1) What is common law?a) law based on current court decisionsb) law based on earlier court decisionsCheck comments for the answer.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-16867763587995130402009-05-24T20:52:00.003-04:002010-05-11T13:34:14.181-04:00Legal custody

Legal custody is custody awarded by law to care for, and the responsibility of a child.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-60523276462339816172009-05-24T20:45:00.003-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.072-04:00Legal separation

A legal separation is a judgment that allows a married couple to live apart from each other while still remaining married. It allows them to divide their assets and debts.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-6146192625689948552009-05-24T20:38:00.002-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.072-04:00Legal secretary

A legal secretary works to assist lawyers. They help to prepare and file legal documents.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-75229808576467842112009-05-24T20:34:00.001-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.072-04:00Legal aid

Legal aid is aid that may be available to people who can't afford legal representation.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-31701255737713765902009-05-24T20:23:00.002-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.073-04:00Family law

Family law is law that deals with family related issues. Marriage, separation, divorce, child support...

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-54077068539846092182009-05-24T14:34:00.001-04:002010-05-11T09:24:07.339-04:00Bankruptcy lawyers

Bankruptcy lawyers handle all matters relating to personal or business bankruptcy.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-41490716459770728662009-05-24T14:12:00.001-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.073-04:00Statute

Statutes are laws that are decided by the legislative branch of government.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-83587393609800189422009-05-24T13:23:00.004-04:002010-05-11T13:39:27.949-04:00Law library

A law library is a library that assist law students, judges, clerks, and others in law matters. Many books and information can be found on all law topics.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-36665063940450564402009-05-24T13:13:00.001-04:002010-05-07T08:48:30.050-04:00Court and legal terms - trivia 11

1) What does pro bono mean?a) a lawyer who charges for servicesb) a lawyer who provides his or her services for freeCheck comments for the answer.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-42988997009634080992009-05-23T21:55:00.001-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.073-04:00Business law

Business law is law that governs businesses and commercial transactions.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-17580231259927972262009-05-23T21:42:00.001-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.074-04:00Federal law

Federal law is law created by the federal government of a country.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-881370375088182532009-05-23T21:37:00.000-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.074-04:00Common law

Common law is law based on earlier court decisions.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-59936949885622912292009-05-22T09:12:00.002-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.074-04:00Pro bono

Pro bono means a lawyer who provides his or her services for free.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-83614590001754591342009-05-22T09:06:00.002-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.075-04:00Wrongful death

A wrongful death is the death of a person caused by negligence or a wrongful act.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-43212532983526930942009-05-22T08:56:00.002-04:002010-05-07T08:46:25.075-04:00Law firm

A law firm is a business formed by one or more lawyers who practice law.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-38842664745315701622009-05-21T14:21:00.001-04:002010-05-07T08:48:30.050-04:00Court and legal terms - trivia 10

1) What is a bench trial?a) a trial with a juryb) a trial without a juryCheck comments for the answer.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827444804860263255.post-57841634740964164122009-05-21T12:38:00.002-04:002010-05-07T08:48:30.051-04:00Court and legal terms - trivia 9

1) What does seizure mean?a) a decision to keep somethingb) the act of taking property forcibly. Real estate, money, automobiles...Check comments for the answer.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com1