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citation

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A writ or order issued by a court commanding the person named therein to appear at the time and place named; also the written reference to legal authorities, precedents, reported cases, etc., in ...

venire

Legal services; Courts

A writ summoning persons to court to act as jurors.

indictment

Legal services; Courts

A written accusation by a grand jury charging a person with a crime.

bond

Legal services; Courts

A written agreement by which a person insures he will pay a certain sum of money if he does not perform certain duties property.

A written argument by counsel arguing a case, which contains a summary of the facts of the case, pertinent laws, and an argument of how the law applies to the fact situation. Also called a memorandum ...

trial brief

Legal services; Courts

A written document prepared for and used by an attorney at trial. It contains the issues to be tried, synopsis of evidence to be presented and case and statutory authority to substantiate the ...