5 Terms
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no-fault proceedings
Legal services; Courts
A civil case in which parties may resolve their dispute without a formal finding of error or fault.
counterclaim
Legal services; Courts
A claim made by the defendant in a civil lawsuit against the plaintiff. In essence, a counter lawsuit within a lawsuit.
quasi-criminal action
Legal services; Courts
A classification of actions such as violation of a city ordinance that is not also violation of a criminal statute, which are wrongs against the public punishable through fines but are not usually ...
subpoena
Legal services; Courts
A command to appear at a certain time and place to give testimony upon a certain matter.
Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB)
Legal services; Courts
A commission which promotes and regulates the civil air transport industry in the U.S. and between the U.S. and foreign countries.
verdict
Legal services; Courts
A conclusion, as to fact or law, that forms the basis for the court's judgment.
sidebar
Legal services; Courts
A conference between the judge and lawyers, usually in the courtroom, out of earshot of the jury and spectators.
