Common Legal Terms terms starting with U

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  1. U.S. Attorney A lawyer appointed by the President in each judicial district to prosecute and defend cases for the federal government. The U.S.
  2. U.S. Attorney (or federal prosecutor) A lawyer appointed by the President in each judicial district to prosecute and defend cases for the federal government.
  3. U.S. Marshal (or bailiff) enforce the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  4. Ubi supra Where above mentioned.
  5. Ultra Beyond; outside of; in excess of.
  6. Ultra vires Beyond power; beyond or exceeding legal power or authority.
  7. Una voce With one voice; unanimously.
  8. Unfair labor practice Actions by the employer which interfere with, restrain, coerce, or threaten employees with respect to their rights as employees. Common Legal Terms.48
  9. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) A set of statutes enacted by the various States to provide consistency among the States' commercial laws.
  10. Uniform Laws Annotated Annotated uniform and model acts approved by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.
  11. Unilateral contract An agreement by which one undertakes an express performance without receiving any express promise of performance from the other.
  12. Union An organization of workers formed for the purpose of collective bargaining.
  13. United States Attorney A federal district attorney appointed by the President to prosecute all offenses committed against the United States; to prosecute or defend the…
  14. United States Bankruptcy Court The judicial body which hears matters pertaining to bankruptcy and reorganization.
  15. United States Court of Appeals Courts which hear appeals from federal district courts, bankruptcy courts, and tax courts.
  16. United States Court of Claims Court which hears certain actions brought against the U.S. Government.
  17. United States Court of Customs & Patent Appeals Court which hears appeals from all U.S. customs courts.
  18. United States Court of International Trade Court which hears cases concerning federal tariff laws.
  19. United States Court of Military Appeals Court which hears appeals from court marshal decisions.
  20. United States District Courts Courts which hear both criminal and civil actions and admiralty cases.
  21. United States Magistrate Judge Judicial officer given authority by 28 U.S.C. 636. This judicial officer hears all preliminary criminal matters, but does not conduct felony trials.
  22. United States Marshals Service Agency which serves civil and criminal process in federal courts for those people who have been found to be a pauper.
  23. United States Postal Service The federal office which provides mail delivery to individuals and businesses within the United States.
  24. United States Reports Publication of court decisions of the United States Supreme Court.
  25. United States Supreme Court The highest court in the land, established by U.S. Constitution.
  26. Unsecured debts In bankruptcy, debts such as open accounts at department stores for which the debtor has not pledged collateral to guarantee payment.
  27. uphold The decision of an appellate court not to reverse a lower court decision. Also called “affirm.”
  28. Urban A city or town.
  29. Usury Charging an illegally high interest rate on a loan.
  30. Uxor Wife.
  31. Uxor et vir Wife and husband.