20 Terms
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order
Legal services; Courts
A mandate, command, or direction authoritatively given. Direction of a court or judge made in writing.
waiver of immunity
Legal services; Courts
A means authorized by statute by which a witness, before testifying or producing evidence, may relinquish the right to refuse to testify against himself or herself, thereby making it possible for his ...
moot
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A moot case or a moot point is one not subject to a judicial determination because it involves an abstract question or a pretended controversy that has not yet actually arisen or has already passed. ...
motion in limine
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A motion made by counsel requesting that information which might be prejudicial not be allowed to be heard in a case.
american bar association
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A national association of lawyers whose primary purpose is improvement of lawyers and the administration of justice.
notice to creditors
Legal services; Courts
A notice given by the bankruptcy court to all creditors of a meeting of creditors.
rest
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A party is said to "rest" or "rest its case" when it has presented all the evidence it intends to offer.
