8 Terms
Contributors in Courts
Courts
interrogatories
Legal services; Courts
A set or series of written questions propounded to a party, witness, or other person having information or interest in a case; a discovery device.
affirmation
Legal services; Courts
A solemn and formal declaration that an affidavit is true. This is substituted for an oath in certain cases.
oath
Legal services; Courts
A solemn pledge made under a sense of responsibility in attestation of the truth of a statement or in verification of a statement made.
independent executor
Legal services; Courts
A special kind of executor, permitted by the laws of certain states, who performs the duties of an executor without intervention by the court.
worker's compensation
Legal services; Courts
A state agency which handles claims of workers injured on their jobs.
small claims court
Legal services; Courts
A state court that handles civil claims for small amounts of money. People often represent themselves rather than hire an attorney.
bar examination
Legal services; Courts
A state examination taken by prospective lawyers in order to be admitted and licensed to practice law.
