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| The end or modification of a law |
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| To border something (nothing between) |
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| A person who assists without participating |
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| The element of the complaint that asks for the wherefore clause |
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| Latin for "what is at hand" (of the moment) |
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| Latin for "the current legal matter" |
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Occurs when the judge adds to the amount a jury has awarded.
Typically, the judge will give the party who must pay the award
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| One appointed by the court to handle an estate. If named in the will, he or she is referred to as an executor |
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| Whether a jury will be allowed to hear evidence to determine its value. Admissible does not mean “believable.” The jury is free to believe or not believe the evidence |
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| Advice or reprimand by a judge to a jury, attorney, party, or witness |
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| A pamphlet that comes out in advance of the hardbound volume; most commonly used by case law books and Shepard’s Citators |
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| Hearing a hearing where both parties are present to state their respective positions |
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| A judgment against the party represented |
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| A person making a representation, or statement, in writing under oath; one who signs an affidavit |
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A written statement made under oath testifying to certain facts.
Affidavits are under oath; if one lies under oath, including in an
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| Affidavit of Service, Return of Service, Proof of Service |
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A written statement in which one swears that a party (or witness) has been served with legal documents. It must contain the details of the service and is filed with the court to prove that the papers have been provided to the party in question. When a summons and complaint have been served on the defendant and the defendant fails to appear when ordered, the court will require proof that the defendant was, in fact, served. That proof is the affidavit of service. This proof is critical because everyone has a
constitutional right to be “noticed” about the charges, claims or allegations being made against him or her. |
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