Gross negligence: An act of negligence committed intentionally or intentionally with conscious indifference to the consequences. 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. A legal theory that holds some sellers and manufacturers liable for products that cause damage without the plaintiff having to prove the negligence of the seller or manufacturer. A bankruptcy case filed either without a timetable or with incomplete schedules listing few creditors and debts. (Face sheet observations are often filed for the purpose of delaying an eviction or foreclosure Expert Client: A witness with trained training or experience who is authorized to make a statement in court proceedings. Rejection: rejection of an application or action, temporarily or permanently, without further hearing or review by means of a decision to dismiss. Long-gun status: Law that allows residents of different states to conduct and prosecute in the forum state on the basis of contacts with the forum state. A legal procedure to deal with the debt problems of individuals and companies; in particular, a case filed under one of the chapters of title 11 of the United States Code. Written statements submitted to the court outlining a party`s legal or factual allegations about the case. A written statement filed in court or an appeal that explains a party`s legal and factual arguments. The Court of First Instance for cases whose relatively modest amounts are disputed.

Lawyers cannot appear in Small Claims Court. If you find an error or omission in Duhaime`s law dictionary, or if you have a suggestion for a legal term, we`d love to hear from you! Stare Dicisis: The general rule that courts respect previous decisions and precedents and apply the same principles in each case. Accusing someone of a crime. A prosecutor hears a criminal case on behalf of the government A trial without a jury, in which the judge serves as an investigator. Fiduciary: A person in a position of trust who has a duty to act responsibly with respect to the money or property of others; a trustee; a person who acts in or in a fiduciary relationship. Latin, which means “of one`s own will”. Often designates a court acting in a case without either party asking for it. Product liability: An area of law that deals with the liability of manufacturers or sellers of goods that cause harm or injury to consumers. Continuation: Temporary suspension or postponement of legal proceedings. Opening statement: An overview of the expected evidence presented to the jury at the beginning of a trial. The time limit within which a prosecution must be instituted or a prosecution initiated. The time limit may vary depending on the nature of the civil proceedings or the criminal offence charged.

A district court may grant either party to civil or criminal proceedings the right to expel a number of potential jurors without cause or explanation. The patient is injected with positrons and then, once the positrons have become effective, glucose is administered by intravenous infusion. When sugar reaches the brain, the analysis measures normal patterns of abnormal use. An intrusive search of a person`s residence, business, person or vehicle by law enforcement. A judicial search and seizure must be based on the probable cause that a criminal offence has been committed or is being committed. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution states: “The right of men to be free from undue search and seizure of their persons, homes, papers and personal effects.” Evidence obtained in violation of the Constitution is automatically excluded. The sexual intercourse of an adult with another among the legal adult. In almost all states, the age of majority is 18 or older. An allegation in an indictment or information accusing an accused of a crime.

An indictment or denunciation may contain allegations that the defendant committed more than one crime. Each charge is called an indictment. Ex parte: Request or communication to the court without notice and outside the presence of an opposing party. Ex parte communications are prohibited. 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. Latin for “without which it could not be” It usually refers to a physical condition from which something must logically follow. As with X-rays, CT scans are not limited to a single area of the body, but are used everywhere. Payment of a debt to a creditor within 90 days prior to a debtor`s bankruptcy filing (or within one year if the creditor was an insider) that gives the creditor more than the creditor would receive in the case of the debtor under Chapter 7.

The chapter of the Bankruptcy Act that provides for the adjustment of the debts of a person with a regular income is often referred to as the “employees” plan. Chapter 13 allows a debtor to keep their assets and use their disposable income to pay off debts over time, usually three to five years. Hidden defect: A defect in a product or premises that is not easily observable or recognizable, even with normal care. ex post facto: retrospectively; A law that is enacted after the performance of an act and that makes it retroactively illegal.