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Also known as the adversary System. In this system of justice, the opposing parties present evidence. A judge runs the trial but does not investigate the case or otherwise play an active role
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Also known as the adversary System. In this system of justice, the opposing parties present evidence. A judge runs the trial but does not investigate the case or otherwise play an active role
Accusatorial system
A member of the bar; an attorney permitted to try cases in court used in Britain
Barrister
A crime punishable by death
Capital offense
The facts given rise to a legal basis to sue
Cause of action
Showing disrespect for the court or failing to follow a court order. Punishable by a fine or jail time
Contempt of court
To question the other party’s witness in court
Cross-examine
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Also known as the adversary System. In this system of justice, the opposing parties present evidence. A judge runs the trial but does not investigate the case or otherwise play an active role | Accusatorial system |
A member of the bar; an attorney permitted to try cases in court used in Britain | Barrister |
A crime punishable by death | Capital offense |
The facts given rise to a legal basis to sue | Cause of action |
Showing disrespect for the court or failing to follow a court order. Punishable by a fine or jail time | Contempt of court |
To question the other party’s witness in court | Cross-examine |
An objection that a pleading does not state a cause of action recognized by the law | Demurrer |
A system of justice parallel to the common law. Developed by the court of chancery, it was based on principles of good faith and fair dealing derived from roman law | Equity |
A group of citizens responsible for determining whether the prosecution has enough evidence against a defendant to justify holding a trial. It means in secret, and the prosecutor presents evidence to it | Grand jury |
A writ, or court order, for the executive (police, prosecutors, prison officials) to produce a prisoner in court and justify the legality of the imprisonment (Latin for you have the body) | Habeas corpus |
A grand jury’s formal charge against a defendant confirming that sufficient evidence exists to justify holding a trial | Indictment |
A court order telling a party to refrain from doing something or to perform a specific action | Injunction |
Written in 1215, it is one of England’s most important documents enshrining liberty
Latin meaning great charter | Magna Carta |
A basic principle or rule | Maxim |
A sheet made from sheep or goat skin to write or paint on | Parchment |
The act of lying under oath, telling a lie or misleading someone when you have sworn to tell the truth | Perjury |
The party suing the defendant in a lawsuit | Plaintiff |
The formal statement, usually written, spelling out the plaintiff’s or defendant’s case of court | Pleading |
An issue of law previously decided by a court that other courts must follow | Precedent |
An official announcement | Proclamation |
Sir Walter Raleigh English explorer soldier and writer | Raleigh |
An order to appear in court to testify. Latin for under penalty | Subpoena |
A wrongful act (other than breach of contract) that serves as the basis for a lawsuit the wrongful act usually must be done intentionally or negligently | Tort |
A fortress in London used as a jail for important prisoners | Tower of London |