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Legal Terms - Part 1

Legal Terms Part 1

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A standard legal reference work, including abbreviations and other materials. Black's Law Dictionary
Papers submitted by attorneys, either pre- or post-trial, explaining or defending their clients positions. Briefs
Primary presentation of evidence by a party Case in Chief
Trial of certain issues separately as guilt/penalty or complaints/damages Bifurcation
Objection to having someone serve as a juror Challenge
Instructions from the judge concerning the law which governs a case. Charge to the Jury
Printed decisions and opinions of appellate jurisdictions. Case law
Federal appellate level immediately below the supreme court. Circuit Court of Appeal
Claim or lien which impairs an owners otherwise free right to use their property. Cloud on title
Federal regulatory agency rules and regulations which implement federal law Code of Federal Regulations, (C.F.R.)
A bar to re-litigating an issue already been tried between the same parties. Collateral Estoppel
Any formal conference conversation, or discussion between lawyers, the judge or other parties during a judicial proceeding. Colloquy
Customary, old or "judge-made" law, as apposed to statutory law. Common Law
Plaintiff's initial pleading which a defendant initially answers. Complaint
One having an interest in a matter who makes an unsworn declaration Declarant
Assertion by a defendant that, although certain facts alleged against them may be true, they do not entitle the plaintiff to prevail. Demurrer
Branch of law dealing with just results in specific cases, not strict general rules. Equity law
Record showing paper maintenance of "real" evidence, such as seized narcotics or weapons, as apposed to mere documents. Chain of Custody
A writ/order by which an appellate court decides to review a case at its discretion. Writ of Certiorari
Well established laws which are free from doubt. Blackletter law
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