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Dictionary of Law |
conclusion of law :: legal definitionConclusion of law - n. a judge's final decision on a question of law which has been raised in a trial or a court hearing, particularly those issues which are vital to reaching a statement. These may be presented orally by the judge in open court, but are often contained in a written judgment in support of his/her judgment such as an award of damages or denial of a petition. In most cases either party is entitled to written conclusions of law if requested. See also: judgment and Related Law Terms ↓ Related Law Termsabuse of discretion :: n. a polite way of saying a trial judge has made s ... partner's realistic ability to pay.advisory opinion :: n. an opinion stated by a judge or a court upon th ... o: actual controversy friendly suit answer :: n. in law, a written pleading filed by a defendant ... emurrer general denial verification appeal :: 1) v. to ask a higher court to reverse the decisio ... ng, as in "he has filed an appeal." arbitrator :: n. one who conducts an arbitration, and serves as ... he other two. See also: arbitration arrest :: v. 1) to take or hold a suspected criminal with le ... anda warning probable cause warrant attorney :: n. 1) an agent or someone authorized to act for an ... ialize. See also: court reciprocity bankruptcy :: n. a federal system of statutes and courts which p ... y proceedings trustee in bankruptcy bar examination :: n. the examination given in each state by either t ... n that district. See also: attorney bifurcate :: v. the order or ruling of a judge that one issue i ... is necessary. See also: bifurcation brief :: 1) n. a written legal argument, usually in a forma ... another person. See also: precedent case law :: n. reported decisions of appeals courts and other ... es. See also: case system precedent circuit courts :: n. a movable court in which the judge holds court ... alled the Circuit Courts of Appeal. clerk :: n. 1) an official or employee who handles the busi ... stocking shelves, or counter sales. common law :: n. the traditional unwritten law of England, based ... plied without reference to statute. conclusion :: n. 1) in general, the end. 2) in a trial, when all ... onclusion of fact conclusion of law conclusion of fact :: n. in a trial, the final result of an analysis of ... quested. See also: finding judgment conflict of law :: n. a situation in which both state and federal law ... y arose. See also: forum preemption constable :: n. a law officer for a particular area such as a r ... ice of the Peace. See also: sheriff contempt of court :: n. there are essentially two types of contempt: a) ... roduce evidence. See also: sanction court :: n. 1) the judge, as in "The court rules in favor o ... cost and wait of full court trials. court of equity :: n. originally in English common law and in several ... also: chancery court of law equity court of law :: n. any tribunal within a judicial system. Under En ... aw. See also: chancery court equity court-martial :: 1) n. a military court for trying offenses in viol ... the U.S. Court of Military Appeals. declaratory judgment :: n. a judgment of a court which determines the righ ... ys it. See also: declaratory relief demurrer :: n. (dee-muhr-ur) a written response to a complaint ... demurrer. See also: motion pleading dismiss :: v. the ruling by a judge that all or a portion (on ... nst that party. See also: dismissal enjoin :: v. for a court to order that someone either do a s ... so: injunction temporary injunction equal protection of the law :: n. the right of all persons to have the same acces ... laws." See also: due process of law equity :: n. 1) a venerable group of rights and procedures t ... ry enjoin equitable injunction writ error :: n. a mistake by a judge in procedure or in substan ... or. See also: harmless error remand examination :: n. 1) the questioning of a witness by an attorney. ... irect examination testimony witness excusable neglect :: n. a legitimate excuse for the failure of a party ... See also: default default judgment execution :: n. 1) the act of getting an officer of the court t ... so: death penalty writ of execution final settlement :: n. an agreement reached by the parties to a lawsui ... rneys present. See also: settlement finding :: n. the determination of a factual question vital ( ... e case. See also: conclusion of law Grand Jury :: n. a jury in each county or federal court district ... arge indictment preliminary hearing guardian :: n. a person who has been appointed by a judge to t ... torship. See also: conservator ward habeas corpus :: (hay-bee-us core-puss) n. Latin for "you have the ... nality of a state court conviction. hearsay rule :: n. the basic rule that testimony or documents whic ... interest dying declaration hearsay indictment :: n. a charge of a felony (serious crime) voted by a ... ictable offense preliminary hearing information :: n. an accusation or criminal charge brought by the ... Jury indictment preliminary hearing injunction :: n. a writ (order) issued by a court ordering someo ... t. See also: injunctive relief writ international law :: n. treaties between countries; multi-lateral agree ... all nations. See also: World Court joint and several :: adj. referring to a debt or a judgment for neglige ... ution contributory negligence joint judge :: 1) n. an official with the authority and responsib ... ice justice of the peace magistrate judgment :: n. the final decision by a court in a lawsuit, cri ... ous with judgment. See also: decree judgment notwithstanding the verdict :: (N.O.V.) n. reversal of a jury's verdict by the tr ... veredicto. See also: N.O.V. verdict justice :: n. 1) fairness. 2) moral rightness. 3) a scheme or ... e appellate courts. See also: court law :: n. 1) any system of regulations to govern the cond ... um maritime law natural law statute law book :: n. any of numerous volumes dealing with law, inclu ... : common law law Shepardize statute magistrate :: n. 1) a generic term for any judge of a court, or ... ce of the peace preliminary hearing marshal :: 1) n. a federal court official who may serve paper ... tablish priorities among creditors. modification :: n. a change in an existing court order or judgment ... terms of child support and custody. moot court :: n. law school exercise in which students argue bot ... fferent law schools. See also: moot motion for a new trial :: n. a request made by the loser for the case to be ... hstanding the verdict motion N.O.V. motion for a summary judgment :: n. a written request for a judgment in the moving ... strict procedures. See also: motion N.O.V. :: adj. shorthand acronym of Latin for non obstante v ... notwithstanding the verdict verdic no fault insurance :: n: a type of automobile insurance required of car ... ling lawsuits. See also: negligence not guilty by reason of insanity :: n. plea in court of a person charged with a crime ... fense not guilty temporary insanity nunc pro tunc :: (nuhnk proh tuhnk) adj. Latin for "now for then," ... r actuality of a bigamous marriage. officer of the court :: n. any person who has an obligation to promote jus ... also: attorney bailiff clerk judge opinion :: n. the explanation of a court's judgment. When a t ... which the author is not specified. order :: 1) n. every direction or mandate of a judge or a c ... defendant. See also: judge judgment out of court :: adj. referring to actions, including negotiations ... is dismissed. See also: settlement overrule :: v. 1) to reject an attorney's objection to a quest ... : appellate court objection sustain petition :: 1) n. a formal written request to a court for an o ... dent. See also: divorce motion writ plea :: n. 1) in criminal law, the response by an accused ... raignment plead preliminary hearing preliminary hearing :: n. in criminal law, a hearing to determine if a pe ... nment charge Grand Jury information presiding judge :: n. 1) in both state and federal appeals court, the ... and chairs meetings of the judges. presumption :: n. a rule of law which permits a court to assume a ... resumption at all, but a certainty. procedure :: n. the methods and mechanics of the legal process. ... cases are tried and judgments made. proper party :: n. a person or entity who has an interest (financi ... lf. See also: necessary party party question of fact :: n. in a lawsuit or criminal prosecution, an issue ... also: finding judge question of law question of law :: n. an issue arising in a lawsuit or criminal prose ... udge question of fact trier of fact record :: 1) v. (ree-cored) to put a document into the offic ... eeding race to the courthouse trial remand :: v. to send back. An appeals court may remand a cas ... ee also: appeal preliminary hearing remedy :: n. the means to achieve justice in any matter in w ... gment provisional remedy settlement retroactive :: adj. referring to a court's decision or a statute ... ospective." See also: ex post facto reversal :: n. the decision of a court of appeal ruling that t ... e of damages is ordered to dismiss. ripe :: adj. in constitutional law, referring to a law cas ... or more issues raised by the case. rogatory letters :: n. a written request by a judge to a judge in anot ... also: deposition testimony witness sanction :: n. 1) a financial penalty imposed by a judge on a ... ction." See also: contempt of court search warrant :: n. a written order by a judge which permits a law ... ble cause search search and seizure sentence :: 1) n. the punishment given to a person convicted o ... ence restitution suspended sentence supremacy clause :: n. Article VI, section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, ... f involving a constitutional issue. toll :: v. 1) to delay, suspend or hold off the effect of ... bridge or take passage on a ferry. trial :: n. the examination of facts and law presided over ... at a hearing held at a later time. verdict :: n. the decision of a jury after a trial, which mus ... nt quotient verdict special verdict void :: adj. referring to a statute, contract, ruling or a ... udgment is void. See also: voidable warrant :: 1) n. an order (writ) of a court which directs a l ... e search and seizure search warrant will :: n. a written document which leaves the estate of t ... will and testament probate testator writ of coram nobis :: : (writ of core-uhm noh-bis) n. from Latin for "in ... ment if known at the time of trial. Popular Law Searcheslegal definition ministerial act :: n. an act, particularly of a governmental employee ... exercising any individual judgment.chancery legal definition :: n. a court that can order acts performed. Today ch ... ts in most states. See also: equity testamentary disposition legal definition :: n. how the terms of a will divide the testator's ( ... named beneficiaries. See also: will contract of sufferance :: n. a "hold-over" tenancy after a lease has expired ... y tenancy at will unlawful detainer forthwith legal definition :: adv. a term found in contracts, court orders and s ... mediacy, with no excuses for delay. forthwith definition legal :: adv. a term found in contracts, court orders and s ... mediacy, with no excuses for delay. what is to wit in a legal contract :: prep. that is to say. Example: "the passengers in ... tty Bumgartner and Sherry Younger." mirror wills legal definition :: n. the wills of a husband and wife which are ident ... d each names the other as executor. clean hands doctrine latin :: n. a rule of law that a person coming to court wit ... ices. See also: affirmative defense sine qua non only relates to contract law :: (see-nay kwah nahn) prep. Latin for "without which ... qua non of the injury to Playmate. Other Law Terms - CC.I.F. :: n. the total of cost, insurance and freight charge ... aid on goods purchased and shipped.calendar :: 1) n. the list of cases to be called for trial bef ... clerk of the court calendars cases. calendar call :: n. the hearing at which a case is set for trial. ... g at which a case is set for trial. call :: n. the demand by a corporation that a stockholder ... assessment on shares already owned. calumny :: n. the intentional and generally vicious false acc ... 's reputation. See also: defamation cancel :: v. to cross out, annul, destroy, void and/or resci ... g, so that it cannot be used again. cancellation :: cancel ... cancel caning :: n. a punishment for crimes employed in certain Asi ... last century in the United States. canon law :: n. laws and regulations over ecclesiastical (churc ... nduct with no religious connection. cap :: n. slang for maximum, as the most interest that ca ... "adjustable rate" promissory note. capital :: 1) n. from Latin for caput, meaning "head," the ba ... count capital assets stock in trade capital account :: n. the record which lists all basic assets of a bu ... or the alleged value of good will. capital assets :: n. equipment, property, and funds owned by a busin ... . See also: capital capital account capital expenditure :: n. payment by a business for basic assets such as ... y intended to improve productivity. capital gains :: n. the difference between the sales price and the ... so: basis delayed exchange exchange capital investment :: capital expenditure ... capital expenditure capital offense :: n. any criminal charge which is punishable by the ... . See also: bail capital punishment capital punishment :: n. execution (death) for a capital offense. The U. ... or death. See also: capital offense capital stock :: n. the original amount paid by investors into a co ... price. See also: corporation stock capitalization :: n. 1) the act of counting anticipated earnings and ... for conversion into capital assets. |