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Chapter 18
Term | Definition |
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Inferior courts | The lower federal courts, beneath the Supreme court. |
Jurisdiction | the authority of a court to hear a case |
Plaintiff | In civil law, the party who brings a suit or some other legal action against another (the defendant) in court. |
Defendant | in a civil suit, the person against whom a court action is brought by the plaintiff; in a criminal case, the person charged with the crime |
Original jurisdiction | the power of a court to hear a case first, before any other court |
Civil Case | a case involving a noncriminal matter such as a contract dispute or a claim of patent infringement |
Docket | A court's list of cases to be heard |
Majority opinion | Officially called the opinion of the court; announces the court's decision in a case and sets out the reasoning upon which it is based |
Precedent | Court decision that stands as an example to be followed in future, similar cases. |
Dissenting opinion | Written explanation of the views of one or more judges who disagree with a decision reached by a majority of the court |
Redress | Satisfaction of a claim payment |
Court-martial | A court composed of military personnel, for the trial of those accused of violating military law. |