Posted On: June 30, 2007

Hung Jury


Hung Jury:
A legal term meaning that the jury cannot agree on a verdict after deliberating and has irreconcilable differences. Sometimes, the judge will ask the jury to continue deliberating but most often the judge will declare a mistrial.


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Posted On: June 29, 2007

Hearsay


Hearsay:
Hearsay is testimony which consists of information gathered by one person from another concerning an event or a condition of which the first person has no direct experience. In court, hearsay evidence is generally not allowed.


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Posted On: June 28, 2007

Hearing


Hearing:
Hearing is a legal term for a proceeding before a court without a jury that is not a trial and where testimony and arguments may be presented to determine whether a trial is justified.


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Posted On: June 27, 2007

Guardian Ad Litem


Guardian Ad Litem:
Guardian ad litem is a person appointed by acourt to represent the interests of a minor or incapacitated adult for a single purpose.


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Posted On: June 26, 2007

Guardian


Guardian:
Guardian is a person granted the right by the court with the power and duty to care for the personal and property interests of a minor, an incapacitated person or a disabled person.


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Posted On: June 25, 2007

Great Bodily Harm


Great Bodily Harm:
Great bodily harm refers to a serious injury suffered by a person which resulted in permanent loss including loss of limb, organ or bodily function, permanent disfigurement or lead to death.


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Posted On: June 24, 2007

General Damages


General Damages:
General damages compensate a victim for the non-monetary losses that he/she suffered. General damages are also known as “pain and suffering” and can include physical or emotional pain, loss of companionship, disfigurement, loss of reputation, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, etc.


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Posted On: June 23, 2007

Federal Courts


Federal Courts:
Federal courts make up the Judiciary Branch of the United States government. They were created by Article III of the Constitution of the United States or created by Congress. They consist of:
  • Federal District Courts – primary trial court
  • Circuit courts of appeal – hears appeals from federal district court
  • United States Supreme Court – the highest judicial body in the United States and court of last resort.
Specialized court include:
  • Bankruptcy courts
  • Tax court
  • Private land claims
  • International trade
  • Federal claims
  • Appeals for Veterans claims
  • Appeals for the Armed Forces
  • Appeals for the Federal circuit
  • Intelligence Surveillance court


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Posted On: June 22, 2007

Expert Witness


Expert Witness:
An expert witness is a witness who, by their education, training, skill or experience, has knowledge in a particular area or subject beyond that of an average person. Because of that knowledge, an expert witnesses’ opinion about evidence or fact within the scope of their expertise is referred to as expert opinion and provides assistance to the trier of fact.


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Posted On: June 21, 2007

Exemplary Damages


Exemplary Damages:
Exemplary damages are punitive in nature and are monetary awards awarded to the plaintiff not to compensate but to deter and make a public example of the defendant.


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Posted On: June 20, 2007

Evidence


Evidence:
Evidence is anything presented in court to prove or disprove a fact. Evidence can consist of testimony, records, objects or documents.


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Posted On: June 19, 2007

Equity


Equity:
Equity is a set of rules or legal principles which supplement rules of law where, if applied, provide fairness without being hampered by the technical requirements of the law.


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Posted On: June 18, 2007

Docket


Docket:
Docket is the calendar or schedule of court proceedings as prepared by the clerk of the court.


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Posted On: June 17, 2007

District Court


District Court:
District courts in Washington State have limited jurisdiction and can try cases where damages do not exceed $50,000. The United States District Court is the primary trial court in the federal court system.


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Posted On: June 16, 2007

Discovery


Discovery:
Discovery is a process in a lawsuit in which each party can request documents or evidence from the other parties. Discoveries can include interrogatories, motions or requests for documents, requests for admissions and depositions.


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Posted On: June 15, 2007

Directed Verdict


Directed Verdict:
A directed verdict is a ruling by a judge in a jury trial that is made after the prosecution has presented evidence and before the defendants puts forth his case. A directed verdict awards judgment to the defendant because the judge has concluded that the plaintiff has failed to prove his or her case even without a defense.


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Posted On: June 14, 2007

Direct Examination


Direct Examination:
A direct examination is the questioning of a witness by the party who called the witness to testify, usually to obtain evidence which supports a party’s claim or defense. In direct examination, the questioner is prohibited from asking leading questions.


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Posted On: June 13, 2007

Deposition


Deposition:
A deposition is testimony given under oath but outside of the courtroom. Depositions are transcribed by a court reporter who makes a transcription of both the questions and answers. A deposition can be taken of a party, witness or expert in a lawsuit.


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Posted On: June 12, 2007

Defendant


Defendant:
A defendant is a person who is being sued in a lawsuit or the person charged with a violating a criminal statute in a criminal case.


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Posted On: June 12, 2007

Demand Letter


Demand Letter:
A demand letter is a letter stating a legal claim because of a person’s breach of contract or negligence and demanding restitution. In personal injury cases, the demand letter asks for compensation from the negligent party or their insurance company.


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Posted On: June 11, 2007

Defamation


Defamation:
Defamation is false or malicious statements which damages a person’s reputation. Written defamation is called libel.


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Posted On: June 10, 2007

Damages


Damages:
Damages are the amount of money awarded or paid to a plaintiff following a civil lawsuit.


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Posted On: June 9, 2007

Declaration


Declaration:
A declaration is a written statement made under oath.


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Posted On: June 8, 2007

Decree


Decree:
Decree is judicial order or decision in an equitable proceeding.


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Posted On: June 7, 2007

Default Judgment


Default Judgment:
A default judgment is a binding judgment against the defendant when he or she fails to appear in court or does not respond to a summons. In a personal injury lawsuit, a judgment is made based on the damages set forth in the original complaint.


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Posted On: June 6, 2007

Cross Examination


Cross Examination:
A cross examination is the questioning of a witness in a lawsuit by an adverse party.


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Posted On: June 5, 2007

Cross Claim


Cross Claim:
A cross-claim is a claim brought against one party of a lawsuit against another party who is on the same side of the suit (i.e, a defendant against another defendant or a plaintiff against another plaintiff).


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Posted On: June 4, 2007

Criminal Law


Criminal Law:
Criminal law refers to the branch of law that deals with criminal statues and their violation. Criminal law includes murder and manslaughter; property offenses including embezzlement, robbery, burglary and fraud; and personal offenses including rape, sexual abuse, assault and battery.


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Posted On: June 3, 2007

Court Trial


Court Trial:
A court trial is when parties in a lawsuit come together to present evidence before a judge.


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Posted On: June 2, 2007

Court Rules


Court Rules:
Court rules that govern Washington State court procedures.


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Posted On: June 1, 2007

Court of Appeals


Court of Appeals:
A court of appeals, or appellate court, is a court of law that has the power to hear the appeal of a lower or trial court’s decision.


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