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Paralegal Vocab Ch1
Introduction to Law 5th Edition Chapter 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Law | a set of rules and procedures usually intended to regulate some aspect of society is called _____ |
| Civil Law | a legal system based on written laws or codes is called ____ a type of law that controls private disputes between parties is called ____ |
| Common Law | a body of law developed through the courts is called____ |
| Constitution | a document whose primary purpose is to establish a government and define its powers is called ___ |
| Code | a topical organization of statutes is called ___ |
| Precedent | the example set by the decision of an earlier court for similar cases or similar legal questions that arise in later cases is called ___ |
| Stare Decisis | "It stands decided"; another term for precedent is called ___ |
| Jurisprudence | study of philosophy of law is called ___ |
| Natural theory of law | a philosophical theory holding that law reflects the moral and unchangeable laws of nature is called ___ |
| Legal positivism | a philosophical theory holding that the validity of law is not related to morality is called ___ |
| Legal realism | a philosophical theory that laws are created by judges and therefore subject to individual beliefs and prejudices is called ___ |
| Tort | a noncontractual civil wrong is called ___ |
| Statute of limitations | a law that places a time limit on when a lawsuit can be filed is called ___ |
| Substantive laws | laws that define our rights and obligations is called ___ |
| Procedural laws | laws that dictate how we enforce our rights and obligations is called ___ |
| Crime | an act in violation of a criminal statue is called ___ |
| Rules of court | procedural rules adopted by all courts regulating practice in the court is called ___ |
| Due process of law 1 | the existence of a law that prohibits the conduct in question before the violation occurs; a specifically described penalty that is to be imposed in the event a person is found guilty is called ___ |
| Due process of law 2 | a law that is sufficiently certain and clear so that an individual is capable of knowing what is permissible and what is illegal is called ___ |
| Jurisdiction | the power or authority to act in a certain situation; the power of a court to hear cases and render judgement is called ___ |
| Preponderance of the evidence | the amount of proof necessary for most civil cases; more likely than not is called ___ |
| Liable | a finding of responsibility in a civil case is called ___ |
| Indigent | without funds or assets therefore unable to afford an attorney is called ___ |
| Burden of proof | the necessity of establishing a particular fact or the necessity of going forward with the evidence is called ___ |
| Beyond a reasonable doubt | the amount of proof necessary for a conviction in a criminal case is called ___ |
| Acquittal | a finding of not guilty in a criminal case is called ___ |
| Hung jury | a jury that cannot attain the necessary consensus or majority to reach a verdict is called ___ |
| Syllabus | a summary of a Supreme Court case written by the reporter of decisions, an officer of the Court, appointed by the Supreme Court Justices is called ___ |
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