-
jurisprudence
The entire subject of law
-
justiciable
Capable of being judicially decided according to legal principles
-
legal fiction
An assumption by the ct., made to help achieve a desired result, that may not be reality.
-
legatee
A person that takes anything pursuant to the terms of a will
-
lien
Any official claim against property or funds for payment of a debt.
-
loss of consortium
The inability of one spouse to have normal marital relations, a claim found in wrongful death or personal injury.
-
-
mandamus
An extraordinary writ issued by a ct. compelling performance of an act.
-
mediation
An attempt to settle a legal dispute using a (3rd party) mediator.
-
ministerial act
An act that is performed according to statute, rule, legal authority ect., w/o exercising individual judgement
-
misdemeanor
A lesser crime punishable by fine/jail time for up to one year.
-
mootness doctrine
The principle that says that ct.s will not settle anything unless there is an actual controversy at the time of the decision.
-
motion to suppress
A motion, usually made by defendant, to disallow evidence in the upcoming trial.
|
|
