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A list of cases scheduled for hearing in court.
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Standards of ethical conduct for attorneys.
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Having legal authority or mental ability. Being of sound mind.
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Persons; heads.
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A crime punishable by death.
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A crime punishable by death. In the federal system, it applies to crimes such as first degree murder, genocide, and treason.
A crime punishable by death.
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Heading or introductory part of a pleading.
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Law established by previous decisions of appellate or district courts. See stare decisis in Foreign Words Glossary.
The use of court decisions to determine how other law (such as statutes) should apply in a given situation. For example, a trial court may use a prior decision from the Supreme Court that has similar issues.
The law as reflected in the written decisions of the courts.
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General term for an action, cause, suit or controversy, at law or in equity.
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A cause; an action, expectation; reason.
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In expectation of death.
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First or original cause.
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Immediate cause.
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A lawsuit, litigation or action. Any question, civil or criminal, litigated or contested before a court of justice.
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The fact or facts which give a person a right to relief in court.
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A warning; a note of caution.
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Let the doer beware.
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Let the buyer beware.
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An official reprimand or condemnation of an attorney. See disbarment or suspension.
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1. Declaration that a statement is true. 2. Declaration that an instrument is a true and correct copy of the original.
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