Replevin – A lawsuit to recover illegally confiscated property. Pro Se – In its own name, is often used to refer to a party who represents himself or herself in legal proceedings rather than being represented by a lawyer. Indictment – A procedure whereby a person accused of committing a crime is brought to trial, informed of the charges against him, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty. The legal system that originated in England and is now used in the United States is based on the articulation of legal principles in a historical succession of judicial decisions. Common law principles can be changed by statute. Challenge – A term used in a jury trial to try to exclude a potential juror. Jury – Persons selected in accordance with the law and sworn to investigate questions of fact and render a verdict. State court jurors can only be six jurors in some cases. Federal civil prosecutions must have six jurors, criminal prosecutions must have twelve. Pre-trial intervention – programs designed to assist certain qualified criminal accused by distracting them from prosecution and enrolling them in pardon programs. Upon successful completion of the required program(s), the criminal proceedings will be terminated. Pre-trial intervention is most often used in substance abuse and domestic violence, where the accused crime is the accused`s first offense.

Waiver of immunity – A means by which a witness may waive the right to refuse to testify against himself before testifying or testifying, thereby allowing his or her testimony to be used in future proceedings against him. An official of the judiciary who has the power to adjudicate complaints before the courts. The term commonly used judge can also refer to all bailiffs, including Supreme Court judges. Reasonable person – A term used to refer to a hypothetical person who exercises the qualities of care, knowledge, intelligence and judgment that society requires of its members to protect their own interests and those of others. This term is often used in tort, where the test of negligence is based either on a failure to do something that a reasonable person would do, guided by considerations that normally govern the conduct, or on something that a reasonable and prudent (wise) person would not do. Agreement and satisfaction – compromise and agreement. A way of completing a claim where the parties agree to give and accept something to settle the claim that supersedes the terms of the parties` original agreement. Accord is the new agreement; Satisfaction is the fulfillment of the new agreement.

Instructions from a judge to the jury before it begins deliberations on the substantive questions to be answered and the legislation to be applied. Judge – A government official with the power to adjudicate claims in court. The bailiffs of the Supreme Court and the highest court of each state are called judges. An oral statement before an official legally authorized to take an oath. Such statements are often made to hear potential witnesses, to make a discovery, or to be used later in the trial. See Discovery. A penalty or other type of enforcement used to ensure compliance with the law or rules and regulations. Nolo Contendere – No competition.

A plea in which the accused does not admit guilt, but which has the same legal effect as an admission of guilt in a criminal case. However, the plea of non-challenge cannot be used in a civil action related to the criminal charge to prove the civil liability of the defendant. For example, a nolo contendere plea for a traffic estimate resulting from an accident cannot be used to convince a judge in a civil case that the defendant is guilty of causing an accident. A colloquial term sometimes used to refer to a litigant. It is a corruption of the Latin expression “in propria persona”. This activity is for English students who want to follow Suits and improve their understanding. Note that the vocabulary used in the show is mostly about economics and law, so it`s a great tool for those working in this field and those who like to learn new vocabulary and various topics. Plus, Suits is a great show no matter what, right?! Prohibition Writ – A statement of claim used by a superior court to prevent a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction. Writ of certiorari – An order of the Court of Appeal that is used when the court has the discretion to hear or not hear an appeal. An action brought by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a claim that the defendant failed to comply with a legal obligation that caused harm to the plaintiff. Service of a legal document or obligation to appear in court by a person officially authorized in accordance with the formal requirements of applicable laws.

Service is required, unless waived, for complaints, subpoenas, or subpoenas to notify a person of a lawsuit or other legal action against that person. The chapter of the Insolvency Code, which provides for the settlement of debts of a “family farmer” or “family fisher”, as defined in the Insolvency Act. Common Law – The legal system that originated in England and is now used in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions and not on laws passed by the legislature. Merger Clause – The merger clauses stipulate that the written document contains the entire agreement of the parties. The purpose of merger clauses is to ensure that evidence outside the written document is not admissible in court to contradict or supplement the express terms of the written agreement. Tort – A civil injustice that causes loss or damage to a plaintiff, resulting in the legal liability of the person who commits the tort. Information – An indictment against a person for a crime, without charge; presented by the prosecution instead of a grand jury. The information is used for crimes, not misdemeanors. Lawyer – A licensed lawyer or legal advisor authorized by the courts to prepare, administer and negotiate court cases, prepare legal documents or otherwise represent the interests of citizens. I am indeed an extremely picky person when it comes to TV series.

The sale of a debtor`s assets with the proceeds used for the benefit of creditors. Indictment – formal reading of an indictment in the presence of the accused to inform him of the indictment against the accused. In response to the indictment, the accused is expected to plead guilty. Lien – A legal claim against someone else`s property as security for a debt. A lien does not transfer ownership of the property, but gives the holder of the lien the right to have his debt repaid from the proceeds of the property if the debt is not paid otherwise. Legal advice; A term that is also used to refer to lawyers in a case. Obligation – the condition of being legally obliged to do something. Affidavit of Bankruptcy – A detailed form signed under oath by the defendant certifying his need (inability to pay a private lawyer). Condemnation – A legal process by which the government takes private land for public use and pays landowners a fair price determined by the court. Bind – Release a person on bail or in jail.

If the bailiff conducting a preliminary hearing finds probable reason to believe that the accused has committed a crime, he binds the defendant, usually by setting a bond for the accused to appear in court. Trust – A legal instrument for the management of real or personal property made by one person (the settlor or settlor) for the benefit of another person (the beneficiary). A third party (trustee) or settlor manages the trust. Affidavit – A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party taking it before a notary or officer authorized to take the oath. For example, in criminal cases, affidavits are often used by police officers who ask the courts to issue search or arrest warrants. In civil cases, witness affidavits are often used to support applications for summary judgment. For me to love them, they must not only be captivating and unpredictable, but the English they use must also be interesting – from a linguistic point of view. Jurat – certificate of the officer or person to whom the letter was previously sworn. Usually, “jurat” is used to refer to the certificate of the administrative officer in charge sworn by the person who signed it.

Notice – Formal notice to the sued party that a civil action has been brought. Also any form of notification of legal proceedings or submission of a document. Status – The legal right to take legal action. Only a person whose legally recognized interest is at stake is entitled to bring an action. Dissent – (verb) disagree. (name) An opinion of the Court of Appeal setting out the minority opinion and explaining the disagreement of one or more judges with the decision of the majority. Diversion – The process of removing certain minor offences from the entire court process, provided that the accused undergoes some form of rehabilitation or provides compensation for damages. In civil proceedings, the person or entity against whom the plaintiff brings an action; in criminal proceedings, the person charged with the offence. Guarantee – A legal promise that certain facts are true.

Indictment – The written indictment of a grand jury that charges a person named in the indictment with breaking the law. Charges are used for felonies, not misdemeanors.