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Most Popular Legal Definitions
opening statement
A lawyer's initial remarks at trial. Generally, it is directed at the judge or
jury to set out the theory behind their case.
appellant
the party who appeals a trial court decision
they have lost
after-acquired title
title to property acquired after the owner attempts to sell or or transfer the
title to another person before they actually got legal title; when the title is
acquired by the seller in this paper shuffle, title automatically goes to the
person to whom it was sold, passing through the person who acquired the title on
it's way to the buyer
affix
1) to attach something to real estate in a permanent way, including planting
trees and shrubs, constructing a building, or adding to existing improvements;
affixed items are permanent and cannot be picked up and moved away 2) to sign or
seal, "affix a signature or a seal"
pro bono
Done or donated without charge.
directed verdict
When the Court stops a trial determining that an essential fact has not been
proven.
exculpate
Something that excuses or justifies a wrong action
admission to bail
order of a court in a criminal case allowing the defendant to be freed pending
trial if he/she posts bail in an amount set by the court; although the U.S.
Constitution guarantees the right to bail, in extreme cases (murder, rape, or
treason) the court is not required to admit a prisoner to bail of any amount due
to the likelihood of the defendant fleeing the area or causing greater harm
legalism
The rigorous and ruthless adherence to the word of the law.
letters rogatory
A request of a judge in one jurisdiction to a court of another, to examine a
specific witness.