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5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] certiorari
a proceeding in the state Supreme Court under Art. 78 of the CPLR to review the decisions or actions of a public official or body, as in a tax certiorari matter, a review of the tax assessed challenge an exception taken to a juror before he/she is sworn challenge for a challenge based on a legally specified reason¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] change of venue
the removal of a suit begun in one county or district to another county or district for trial, though the term may also apply to the removal of a suit from one court to another court of the same county or district¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] charge to jury
in trial practice, an address delivered by the court to the jury at the close of the case instructing the jury as to what principles of law they are to apply in reaching a decision¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] chattel
article of personal property¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] citation
1) summons to appear; 2) reference to authorities in support of an argument¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] clerk's extract
a summary of a trial which is written by a clerk¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] clerk's minutes
notes, which are taken by a clerk, of events that occurred in court¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] commissioner of jurors
a person in charge of summoning citizens for jury duty¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] commitment
an order to commit a person to the custody of a sheriff, commissioner of corrections, or mental health facility¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] common law
the body of law which originated in England and upon which present day U.S. law is based¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] compensatory damages
reimbursement for actual loss or injury, as distinguished from exemplary or punitive damages¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] complaint
the initial pleading in an action formally setting forth the facts and reasons on which the demand for relief is based¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] condemnation
see eminent domain¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] consanguinity
Related by blood.¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] conservator
one who is appointed by a court to manage the affairs of a protected person¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] consolidate
A joining of two or more actions to be tried together.¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] consolidated action
two or more actions involving a common question of law or fact may be consolidated by the court; the actions then are merged, becoming one action with one title, and they result in one verdict and one judgment¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] contempt of court
an act or omission tending to obstruct or interfere with the orderly administration of justice or to impair the dignity of the court or respect for its authority¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] contested action
an action which involves disputed issue(s) of fact or law¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] contract
a legally enforceable agreement between two or more persons or parties (oral or written)¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] corroborate
to strengthen; to add weight by additional evidence¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] costs
The statutory sum awarded to the successful party when a judgment is entered. (Section 1901 all Court Acts.)¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] counsel
Lawyer or attorney.¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] counterclaim
1. In civil actions, a claim brought by a defendant against the plaintiff for an unlimited amount of money. 2. In small claims/commercial claims, a claim brought by a defendant against the plaintiff for an amount not to exceed the maximum monetary jurisdiction allowed in the small claims/commercial claims court.¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] court of limited jurisdiction
A City Court, District Court or other court that has jurisdiction only over actions authorized by law.¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] court reporter
a person who transcribes by shorthand or stenographically takes down testimony during court proceedings¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] cross- examination
questioning by a party or his attorney of an adverse party or a witness called by an adverse party¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] crossclaim
claim litigated by co-defendants or co-plaintiffs against each other and not against a party on the opposite side of the litigation¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] damages
Monetary compensation or indemnity for wrong or injury caused by the violation of a legal right. 1. Compensatory damages - Reimbursement for actual loss or injury. 2. Exemplary damages - Monetary award by way of punishment for injury caused by aggravated circumstances or malice, in addition to compensation for the inju...
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] date-stamp
the stamping on a document of the date it is received¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] de novo
From the beginning, a new trial.¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] decision
the determination reached by a court in any judicial proceeding, which is the basis of the judgment¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] declaratory judgment
one fixing rights of parties without ordering anything to be done¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] decree
a decision or order of the court - a final decree is one which fully and finally disposes of the litigation; an interlocutory decree is a provisional or preliminary decree which is not final¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] default
a "default" in an action of law occurs when a defendant omits to plead or otherwise defend within the time allowed, or fails to appear at the trial¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] defendant
the party being sued or the party accused of committing the offense charged¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] deliberation
the process by which a panel of jurors comes to a decision on a verdict¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] deponent
One who testifies under oath to the truth of facts.¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] deposition
sworn testimony of a witness¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] direct examination
the first interrogation of a witness by the party on whose behalf the witness is called¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] directed verdict
an instruction by the judge to the jury to return a specific verdict¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
25/1438042987155.85_20150728002307-00247-ip-10-236-191-2_383504338_0.json
5c80662c__ENGLISH_Flashcards___Cram_com__s_known_as_the_acknowledgment_
[acknowledgment] discovery (or disclosure)
a proceeding whereby one party to an action may be informed as to facts known by other parties or witnesses¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] dismissal
termination of a proceeding for a procedurally prescribed reason¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] dismissal with prejudice
Action dismissed on the merits which prevents renewal of the same claim or cause of action.¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] dismissal without prejudice
Action dismissed, not on the merits, which may be re-instituted.¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] dispose
the act of terminating a judicial proceeding¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] disposition
the result of a judicial proceeding by withdrawal, settlement, order, judgment or sentence¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] dissolution of marriage
the effect of a judgment of dissolution of marriage is to restore the parties to the state of unmarried persons¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] docket
a document which summarizes a case¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] domicile
that place where a person has a true and permanent home - a person may have several residences, but only one domicile¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] easement
right held by one person to use the land of another for a special purpose¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] eminent domain
the power to take private property for public use by condemnation, i.e., the legal process by which real estate of a private owner is taken for public use without the owner's consent, but upon the award and payment of just compensation¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] enjoin
to require a person, by writ of injunction from a court of equity, to perform or to abstain or desist from some act¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] equitable action (equity matter)
an action which may be brought for the purpose of restraining the threatened infliction of wrongs or injuries, and the prevention of threatened illegal action; case in which payment of money damages will not be adequate compensation¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] equitable distribution
the power to distribute equitably upon divorce all property legally and beneficially acquired during marriage by husband and wife or either of them, whether legal title lies in their joint or individual names¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] estop
to stop, bar, or impede¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] estoppel
a rule of law which prevents a person from alleging or denying a fact, because of his/her own previous act¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] et al
an abbreviation of et alia meaning "and others"¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] et ano
And another.¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] eviction, warrant of
Legal mandate authorizing an enforcement officer to remove persons and their personal property from their premises.¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] evidence
a form of proof or probative matter legally presented at the trial of an issue by the acts of the parties and through witnesses, records, documents, concrete objects, etc., for the purpose of inducing belief in the minds of the court or the jury¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] ex parte
a proceeding, order, motion, application, request, submission etc., made by or granted for the benefit of one party only; done for, in behalf of, or on application of one party only¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] examination before trial (EBT)
a formal interrogation of parties and witnesses before trial¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] execution
(1) the performance of all acts necessary to render a written instrument complete, such as signing, sealing, acknowledging, and delivering the instruments (2) supplementary proceedings to enforce a judgment, which, if monetary, involves a direction to the sheriff to take the necessary steps to collect the judgment¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] exemplification
An official transcript of a document from public records, made in a form to be used as evidence and authenticated or certified as a true copy, (e.g. exemplification of a judgment).¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] exhibit
a paper, document or other article produced and exhibited to a court during a trial or hearing and, on being accepted, is marked for identification or admitted in evidence¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] expunge
the authorized act of physically destroying information, in files, computers or other depositories¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] fair preponderance
Level of proof in a civil action; more than half; more convincing.¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] fee
a fixed charge for service rendered on behalf of court¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] fiduciary
a person or institution who manages money or property for another, and who must exercise a standard of care in such management activity imposed by law or contract¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] finding
the court's or jury's decision on issues of fact¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] fine
a sum imposed as punishment for an offense¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] first paper
Paper instituting the action (e.g., Summons, Motion, Infants's Compromise).¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] foreclosure
a legal proceeding that bars or extinguishes right¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] foreperson
a member of a jury, usually the first juror called and sworn, or a juror elected by fellow jurors, who delivers the verdict to the court¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] forum
A judicial tribunal or a place of jurisdiction. A meeting for discussion.¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] full faith and credit
A requirement of the U.S. Constitution that the records and judicial proceedings of one state shall have the same effect in courts of other states with the same jurisdiction.¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] garnish
to attach a portion of the wages or other property of a debtor to secure repayment of the debt¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] garnishee
A person who owes a debt to a judgment debtor, or a person other than the judgment debtor who has property in his/her possession or custody in which a judgment debtor has an interest¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] guardian ad litem
person appointed by a court to represent a minor or incompetent for purpose of some litigation¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] habeas corpus
"You have the body." - the name given a variety of writs whose object is to bring a person before a court or judge - in most common usage, it is directed to the official or person detaining another, commanding him/her to produce the body of a person detained so the court may determine if such person has been denied his...
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] hearing
a preliminary examination where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision on the basis of that evidence¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] hearsay
a type of testimony given by a witness who relates not what he/she knows personally, but what others have told the witness, or what the witness has heard said by others; may be admissible or inadmissible in court depending upon rules of evidence¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] hung jury
a jury whose members cannot reconcile their differences of opinion and thus cannot reach a verdict¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] impaneling
the process by which jurors are selected and sworn to their task¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] impleader
An addition of a third party to an action by the defendant.¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] in camera
in the judge's chamber out of the presence of the jury and the public¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] in re
In the matter of; concerning.¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] in rem
Regarding the right or title to property.¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] incompetency
lack of legal qualification or fitness (physical, intellectual or moral fitness) to discharge a legally required duty or to handle one's own affairs; also relates to matters not admissible in evidence¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] indemnity
Security against loss or damages, exemption from penalty or liability, amount paid as compensation under an indemnity agreement.¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] index number
a number issued by the county clerk, which is used to identify a case - in civil matters there is usually a charge¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] individual assignment system (IAS)
a system, established for all civil actions and proceedings heard in Supreme and County Court, which provides for the continuous supervision of each action and proceeding by a single judge (NYS)¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] indorsed complaint
A statement of the nature and substance of the cause of action, for money only, which indicates the amount of the claim. It may be set forth upon the summons or attached to it. INFANT An individual who has not attained the age of eighteen (18).¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] infant's compromise
a civil proceeding or motion for obtaining court approval of the settlement of an infant's claim¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] injunction
a court order for a party to stop doing or to start doing a specific act¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] inquest
a proceeding which usually is a limited non-jury trial for the purpose of fixing the amount of damages where the plaintiff or defendant alone introduces testimony.¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] inter alia
Among other things.¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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[acknowledgment] interlocutory
provisional; temporary; not final - refers to orders and decrees of a court¶
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the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/legal-glossary-definitions-english-1644832
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[acknowledgment] interpleader
action by which one having possession of an article or fund claimed by two parties may compel them to litigate the title between themselves, instead of with him/her¶
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LEGAL GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS - ENGLISH Flashcards - Cram.com
the act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the acknowledgment¶
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