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common law
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Also case law. Law established by subject matter heard in earlier cases.
paralegal
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Also, legal assistant. A person with legal skills who works under the supervision of a lawyer.
admiralty law
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Also, maritime law. That body of law relating to ships, shipping, marine commerce and navigation, transportation of persons or property by sea, etc.
preliminary hearing
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Also, preliminary examination. A hearing by a judge to determine whether a person charged with a crime should be held for trial.
adjective law
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Also, procedural law. That body of law which governs the process of protecting the rights under substantive law.
public service commission
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Also, Public Utilities Commission. A state agency which regulates utilities.
request for admission
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Also, Request to Admit. Written statements of facts concerning a case which are submitted to an adverse party and which that party must admit or deny; a discovery device.
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