Dictionary of Law
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J :: n. abbreviation for Judge, as in the Hon. William ... as in the Hon. William B. Boone, J.
Jane Doe :: n. 1) a fictitious name used for a possible female ... lso: fictitious defendants John Doe
jaywalking :: n. walking across a street outside of marked cross ... jury to the jaywalker by a vehicle.
JD :: n. short for Juris Doctor, identifying the holder ... law degree. See also: Juris Doctor
jeopardy :: n. peril, particularly danger of being charged wit ... ar Evers. See also: double jeopardy
jobber :: n. a merchant who buys products (usually in bulk o ... buys and acts for specific clients.
John Doe :: n. 1) a fictitious name used for a possible male d ... lso: fictitious defendants Jane Doe
joinder :: n. the joining together of several lawsuits or sev ... er misjoinder multiplicity of suits
joinder of issue :: n. that point in a lawsuit when the defendant has ... matters are to be decided by trial.
joint :: adj., adv. referring to property, rights or obliga ... ncy joint venture tenancy in common
joint adventure :: n. when two or more people go together on a trip o ... e activity. See also: joint venture
joint and several :: adj. referring to a debt or a judgment for neglige ... ution contributory negligence joint
joint custody :: n. in divorce actions, a decision by the court (of ... em. See also: child custody divorce
joint enterprise :: n. a generic term for an activity of two or more p ... liability joint venture partnership
joint liability :: n. when two or more persons are both responsible f ... See also: joinder joint and several
joint powers agreement :: n. a contract between a city, a county and/or a sp ... istrict or other government entity.
joint tenancy :: n. a crucial relationship in the ownership of real ... ty property tenancy in common title
joint tortfeasors :: n. two or more persons whose negligence in a singl ... : comparative negligence negligence
joint venture :: n. an enterprise entered into by two or more peopl ... s terminated. See also: partnership
Jones Act :: n., adj. a federal law which covers injuries to cr ... ." See also: admiralty maritime law
judge :: 1) n. an official with the authority and responsib ... ice justice of the peace magistrate
judge advocate :: n. a military officer with legal training who has ... ourt-martial judge advocate general
judge advocate general :: (J.A.G.) n. a military officer who advises the gov ... also: court-martial judge advocate
judgment :: n. the final decision by a court in a lawsuit, cri ... ous with judgment. See also: decree
judgment by default :: n. See also: default judgment ... n. See also: default judgment
judgment creditor :: n. the winning plaintiff in a lawsuit to whom the ... 's rights judgment prevailing party
judgment debt :: n. the amount of money in a judgment award to the ... ee also: judgment judgment creditor
judgment debtor :: n. the losing defendant in a lawsuit who owes the ... winner. See also: judgment creditor
judgment notwithstanding the verdict :: (N.O.V.) n. reversal of a jury's verdict by the tr ... veredicto. See also: N.O.V. verdict
judicial :: adj., adv. 1) referring to a judge, court or the c ... court or the court system. 2) fair.
judicial discretion :: n. the power of the judge to make decisions on som ... iscretion beyond his/her authority.
judicial foreclosure :: n. a judgment by a court in favor of foreclosure o ... deed of trust foreclosure mortgage
judicial notice :: n. the authority of a judge to accept as facts cer ... elts in the sun. See also: evidence
judicial proceedings :: n. any action by a judge re: trials, hearings, pet ... efore the court. See also: judicial
judicial sale :: n. a sale of goods by an official (keeper, trustee ... o be sold. See also: sheriff's sale
jump bail :: v. to fail to appear for a court appearance after ... also: bail bail bond bail bondsman
jurat :: (jur-at) n. Latin for "been sworn," the portion of ... wledgment declaration notary public
Juris Doctor :: (J.D.) n. the law degree granted upon graduation b ... tles a person to a graduate degree.
jurisdiction :: n. the authority given by law to a court to try ca ... Superior Court Supreme Court venue
jurisdictional amount :: n. the range between the minimum and maximum amoun ... equirements. See also: jurisdiction
jurisprudence :: n. the entire subject of law, the study of law and ... e study of law and legal questions.
jurist :: n. although it means any attorney or legal scholar ... jurist popularly refers to a judge.
juror :: n. any person who actually serves on a jury. Lists ... : Grand Jury jury jury panel venire
jury :: n. one of the remarkable innovations of the Englis ... hallenge sequester venire voir dire
jury box :: n. the enclosed area in which the jury sits in ass ... a jury trial. See also: juror jury
jury fees :: n. the rather minimal amount paid each day to juro ... ees as a court cost. See also: jury
jury of one's peers :: n. a guaranteed right of criminal defendants, in w ... y African Americans. See also: jury
jury panel :: n. the list from which jurors for a particular tri ... may be chosen. See also: juror jury
jury selection :: n. the means by which a jury is chosen, with a pan ... y panel peremptory challenge venire
jury stress :: n. a form of mental, emotional, psychological, phy ... do the right thing. See also: jury
jury tampering :: n. the crime of attempting to influence a jury thr ... e also: jury subornation of perjury
jury trial :: n. a trial of a lawsuit or criminal prosecution in ... the final judgment. See also: jury
just compensation :: n. 1) in general a fair and reasonable amount of m ... ation make one whole quantum meruit
justice :: n. 1) fairness. 2) moral rightness. 3) a scheme or ... e appellate courts. See also: court
justice of the peace :: (JP) n. a judge who handles minor legal matters su ... ersons to qualify by taking a test.
justiciable :: n. referring to a matter which is capable of being ... e of action" or "justiciable case."
justifiable homicide :: n. a killing without evil or criminal intent, for ... me. See also: homicide self-defense
juvenile court :: n. a special court or department of a trial court ... See also: court juvenile delinquent
juvenile delinquent :: n. a person who is under age (usually below 18), w ... low as 14. See also: juvenile court