Common Legal Terms terms starting with O

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Oath A solemn pledge in attestation of the truth of a statement or in verification of a statement made.
obinson-Patman Act An amendment to the Clayton Act which deals with price discrimination.
Obiter dictum A thing said by the way, as language unnecessary to a decision or ruling on an issue not raised.
Objection The process by which one party takes exception to some statement or procedure. An objection is either sustained (allowed) or overruled by the judge.
Oblatio Tender of payment.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers.
Official reports The publication of cumulated court decisions of state or federal courts in advance sheets and bound volumes as provided by statutory authority.
On a person's own recognizance Release of a person from custody without the payment of any bail or posting of bond, upon the promise of the party to return to court.
Onus Probandi The burden of proving.
Opening Statement The initial statement made by attorneys or pro se litigant for each side, outlining the facts each intends to establish during the trial.
Opere citato (Abbr. op. cit.) In the work quoted.
Opinion A judges written explanation of a decision of the court or of a majority of judges.
oral argument Presentation of an aspect of a case before a court by spoken argument; for example, at a motion calendar.
Order A written decision by the court (referee/judge) that something be done or not done This can range from an order that a case will be tried on a certain…
Ordinance A rule established by authority; may be a municipal statute of a city council, regulating such matters as zoning, building, safety, matters of…
Overrule A judge's decision not to allow an objection. Also, a decision by a higher court finding that a lower court decision was in error.